pre-interview

[/priː ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: pre-interviews
pré-entrevista
1. A preliminary meeting or conversation held before a formal interview, often used for screening, preparation, or initial assessment
The company scheduled a pre-interview with each candidate to discuss their qualifications.
A empresa marcou uma pré-entrevista com cada candidato para discutir suas qualificações.
2. A preparatory session where a journalist or media professional meets with a subject before recording an official interview
The reporter conducted a pre-interview to gather background information for the documentary.
A repórter realizou uma pré-entrevista para coletar informações de fundo para o documentário.
3. An informal conversation used to establish rapport and clarify interview logistics before the main session
During the pre-interview, we discussed the technical setup and main topics to be covered.
Durante a pré-entrevista, discutimos a configuração técnica e os tópicos principais a serem abordados.
In Brazil, pre-interviews are increasingly common in multinational companies and tech firms as part of the recruitment process. They serve both to filter candidates and to reduce anxiety about formal interviews. In the USA, particularly in corporate and media sectors, pre-interviews are standard practice to save time during the formal interview stage and to establish initial rapport.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preliminary interviewscreening interviewinitial consultationpreliminary meeting
Antonyms / Antônimos
final interviewmain interviewformal interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pré-entrevista
most common formal usage in recruitment and media contexts
São Paulo
pré-entrevista / entrevista preliminar
used frequently in corporate and HR environments
Rio de Janeiro
pré-entrevista
commonly used in media and entertainment industry
Portugal
pré-entrevista / entrevista preliminar
less commonly used; 'entrevista preliminar' is often preferred

Related Words

interviewscreeningconsultationpreparationcandidate assessmentintake

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your feet wet before the big interview
prep talk before the main event
screening round
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