behavioral interview method

[bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈɪntərvjuː ˈmeθəd]
nounpl: behavioral interview methods
método de entrevista comportamental
1. A structured interview technique that assesses a candidate's past behavior and experiences to predict future job performance, based on the premise that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior
The company uses the behavioral interview method to evaluate how candidates have handled challenging situations in their previous jobs.
A empresa usa o método de entrevista comportamental para avaliar como os candidatos lidaram com situações desafiadoras em seus empregos anteriores.
2. An interviewing approach where questions follow the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to understand specific examples of candidate competencies
During the behavioral interview method, the recruiter asked: 'Tell me about a time when you had to meet a tight deadline.'
Durante o método de entrevista comportamental, o recrutador perguntou: 'Conte-me sobre uma vez em que você teve que cumprir um prazo apertado.'
The behavioral interview method has become increasingly popular in Brazilian corporate culture, particularly in multinational companies, tech startups, and consulting firms. It reflects a shift from traditional interview formats toward more data-driven hiring practices. In the USA, this method is now the gold standard for many Fortune 500 companies and tech firms. Both cultures value the method's objectivity and ability to assess soft skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
behavioral interviewingcompetency-based interviewsituational interviewevent-based interviewSTAR interview technique
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstructured interviewcasual interviewhypothetical interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método de entrevista comportamental
Standard term used in HR departments across Brazil
São Paulo
método de entrevista comportamental / entrevista por competências
Commonly used in multinational corporations and large tech companies
Rio de Janeiro
método de entrevista comportamental
Standard usage in corporate and consulting sectors
Portugal
método de entrevista comportamental / entrevista baseada em comportamentos
Used in Portuguese companies, sometimes referred to as 'entrevista por incidentes críticos'

Related Words

STAR methodcompetency assessmentcandidate evaluationinterview techniquejob performance predictionstructured interview

Related Idioms & Phrases

past behavior is the best predictor of future performance
STAR your way through the interview
tell me about a time when...
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