behavioral questions
[bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
nounpl: behavioral questions
perguntas comportamentais
1. Interview questions designed to assess how a candidate has handled past situations and challenges, based on the premise that past behavior predicts future performance
The hiring manager asked behavioral questions to understand how the candidate resolves conflicts with colleagues.
O gerente de recrutamento fez perguntas comportamentais para entender como o candidato resolve conflitos com colegas.
2. Questions that typically follow the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to evaluate soft skills and professional competencies
Behavioral questions often begin with 'Tell me about a time when...' to encourage detailed responses.
Perguntas comportamentais frequentemente começam com 'Conte-me sobre uma vez quando...' para encorajar respostas detalhadas.
Behavioral questions have become standard practice in both American and Brazilian job interviews, particularly in multinational corporations and modern startups. In the USA, they emerged in the 1970s-80s and are now ubiquitous in tech and corporate sectors. In Brazil, this interview approach has gained prominence in recent decades as companies adopt international HR best practices. The STAR method is taught in both countries' business schools and professional development programs.
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