quick interview
[kwɪk ˈɪntərvjuː]
nounpl: quick interviews
entrevista rápida
1. A brief, informal conversation or questioning session, typically lasting a few minutes, conducted to gather information or assess someone quickly
The journalist conducted a quick interview with the celebrity on the red carpet.
A jornalista realizou uma entrevista rápida com a celebridade no tapete vermelho.
2. A short job interview or recruitment conversation lasting less than 30 minutes, often used for initial screening
I have a quick interview scheduled for tomorrow morning with the HR department.
Tenho uma entrevista rápida marcada para amanhã de manhã com o departamento de RH.
3. A brief spontaneous exchange of questions and answers, often conducted in media or casual settings
The radio station conducted quick interviews with listeners about their favorite songs.
A estação de rádio realizou entrevistas rápidas com ouvintes sobre suas músicas favoritas.
In Brazil, 'entrevista rápida' is commonly used in media, especially on television and radio, for spontaneous street interviews or celebrity soundbites. In the USA and NYC, quick interviews are particularly popular in recruitment for initial screening rounds and in media settings for social media content. The term reflects modern fast-paced communication preferences in both cultures.
NYC Slang
speed interview / lightning round interview
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