preliminary interview
[ˌprelɪˈmɪneri ˈɪntərvjuː]
nounpl: preliminary interviews
entrevista preliminar
1. An initial or first interview conducted before a main or formal one, typically used to screen candidates or gather basic information
The preliminary interview helped the HR department narrow down the candidates for the final round.
A entrevista preliminar ajudou o departamento de RH a reduzir o número de candidatos para a rodada final.
2. A first meeting held to assess suitability, gather background information, or determine if further discussion is warranted
Before the job offer, applicants must pass through a preliminary interview with the recruiter.
Antes da oferta de emprego, os candidatos devem passar por uma entrevista preliminar com o recrutador.
3. In legal contexts, an initial questioning or deposition conducted before trial or main proceedings
The witness gave a preliminary interview to establish the basic facts of the case.
A testemunha deu uma entrevista preliminar para estabelecer os fatos básicos do caso.
In Brazilian corporate culture, the preliminary interview is a standard part of the recruitment process (processo seletivo) and is often conducted by recruiters or HR professionals to filter candidates before they meet with hiring managers. In the USA and Portugal, similar screening processes exist but may be conducted via phone or video. The term reflects the formal, structured approach to hiring in modern businesses across both countries.
NYC Slang
first-round interview / screening call
Related Idioms & Phrases
make it past the preliminary interview
preliminary interview round
pass the preliminary interview
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