non-technical questions
[/nɑn-ˈtek-ni-kəl ˈkwes-chənz/]
noun phrasepl: non-technical questions
perguntas não-técnicas
1. Questions that do not require specialized or technical knowledge; inquiries about general, practical, or conceptual matters rather than specific technical expertise
The interviewer asked non-technical questions about my problem-solving approach.
O entrevistador fez perguntas não-técnicas sobre minha abordagem na resolução de problemas.
2. Questions posed to assess soft skills, communication, teamwork, and general understanding rather than specialized technical competency
Non-technical questions help employers evaluate candidates' interpersonal skills.
Perguntas não-técnicas ajudam empregadores a avaliar as habilidades interpessoais dos candidatos.
In Brazil and the USA, non-technical questions are increasingly valued in recruitment processes to assess cultural fit, communication skills, and problem-solving approaches. They are particularly common in tech industry interviews where companies seek to balance technical expertise with soft skills. The term reflects a global shift toward holistic candidate evaluation beyond purely technical competency.
NYC Slang
soft questions / people questions
Related Idioms & Phrases
breaking the ice with non-technical questions
asking the right non-technical questions
non-technical questions to gauge fit
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