interviewing skills

[ɪn'tɜːvjuːɪŋ skɪlz]
noun
habilidades de entrevista
1. The abilities and techniques used to conduct effective interviews, including communication, active listening, question formulation, and rapport building
She improved her interviewing skills by taking a professional development course.
Ela melhorou suas habilidades de entrevista fazendo um curso de desenvolvimento profissional.
2. Competencies required by job candidates to perform well during employment interviews
Strong interviewing skills can make the difference between getting hired or rejected.
Boas habilidades de entrevista podem fazer a diferença entre ser contratado ou rejeitado.
3. The capability to ask relevant questions, listen attentively, and create a comfortable environment during formal conversations
The journalist's interviewing skills allowed her to extract detailed information from sources.
As habilidades de entrevista da jornalista permitiram que ela extraísse informações detalhadas das fontes.
In Brazil, interviewing skills are increasingly emphasized in professional development and HR contexts, with many companies offering training programs. In the USA, particularly in New York and tech hubs, interviewing skills are considered critical career competencies, and there is a substantial industry around interview coaching and preparation. Both cultures value clear communication, cultural fit assessment, and relationship building during interviews, though American interviews tend to be more structured and behavioral-focused, while Brazilian interviews may emphasize personal connections and warmth.
NYC Slang
interview game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interview techniquesinterviewing abilitiescommunication skillsinterpersonal competenciesquestioning techniques
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor communicationincompetencelack of rapport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidades de entrevista
Most common and widely used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
competências de entrevista
More formal corporate usage, especially in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
habilidades de entrevista
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
competências de entrevista
Portuguese uses 'competências' more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

active listeningbody languagecommunication skillsnetworkingprofessional developmentquestion techniquesrapport buildingrecruitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

nail the interview
ace an interview
bomb an interview
read between the lines
break the ice
establish rapport
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