competency interview
[kəmˈpiːtənsi ˈɪntərvjuː]
nounpl: competency interviews
entrevista por competências
1. A structured job interview technique that assesses a candidate's specific skills, abilities, and behavioral competencies through targeted questions about past experiences and scenarios
The competency interview focused on how I had handled conflicts in previous roles.
A entrevista por competências focou em como eu tinha lidado com conflitos em funções anteriores.
2. An interview methodology based on the principle that past behavior is the best predictor of future performance
In a competency interview, the recruiter asked me to describe a time when I demonstrated leadership skills.
Em uma entrevista por competências, o recrutador me pediu para descrever um momento em que demonstrei habilidades de liderança.
Competency interviews have become increasingly popular in Brazil, particularly in multinational corporations and modern startups. They contrast with more traditional unstructured interviews common in some Brazilian organizations. The methodology emphasizes evidence-based hiring and is aligned with international best practices in Human Resources.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give examples from your past experience
tell me about a time when...
describe a situation where you had to...
walk me through a project where...
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