competency-based interviewing
[/kəmˈpiːtənsi beɪst ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/]
nounpl: competency-based interviewings
entrevista baseada em competências
1. A structured interview method where candidates are evaluated based on demonstrated competencies and past behavioral examples rather than hypothetical scenarios or general qualifications
The company switched to competency-based interviewing to better assess whether candidates had the specific skills needed for the role.
A empresa adotou entrevista baseada em competências para avaliar melhor se os candidatos possuíam as habilidades específicas necessárias para a função.
2. An HR technique using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to understand how candidates have handled work situations in the past
During competency-based interviewing, the hiring manager asked about a time when the candidate had to resolve a conflict with a colleague.
Durante a entrevista baseada em competências, o gerente de contratação perguntou sobre um momento em que o candidato teve que resolver um conflito com um colega.
Competency-based interviewing has become increasingly standard in Brazil's corporate sector, particularly in multinational companies and tech startups in São Paulo. It represents a shift from traditional interview practices toward evidence-based hiring. In the USA, this method is ubiquitous in corporate HR, government hiring, and tech recruitment. The STAR method is so prevalent in American interviews that job seekers are often coached extensively on how to answer competency-based questions before interviews.
NYC Slang
the 'STAR interview' or 'behavioral interview' - commonly used in NYC tech and finance sectors
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