rapid interview

[/ˈræpɪd ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: rapid interviews
entrevista rápida
1. A brief, time-limited interview conducted to quickly assess a candidate's qualifications, skills, or suitability for a position or opportunity
The company conducted rapid interviews to screen candidates before the final round.
A empresa realizou entrevistas rápidas para peneirar os candidatos antes da rodada final.
2. A short conversation or questioning session used in research, journalism, or surveys to gather quick information from a subject
The journalist conducted rapid interviews at the event to capture public opinion.
O jornalista realizou entrevistas rápidas no evento para capturar a opinião pública.
3. In recruitment contexts, a speed dating-style interview where multiple candidates briefly meet with interviewers in succession
We organized rapid interviews at the job fair to meet as many candidates as possible.
Organizamos entrevistas rápidas na feira de empregos para conhecer o máximo de candidatos possível.
Rapid interviews have become increasingly popular in Brazil and the USA with the rise of job fairs, tech recruiting, and startup hiring. In São Paulo's tech scene, 'entrevista relâmpago' is commonly used. The format reflects modern hiring practices that prioritize efficiency while assessing candidates. In the USA, especially in tech and finance hubs like NYC, rapid interviews are standard at career fairs and competitive recruitment events.
NYC Slang
speed round, quick meet, lightning round
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quick interviewspeed interviewbrief interviewshort interviewflash interview
Antonyms / Antônimos
in-depth interviewlengthy interviewcomprehensive interviewdetailed interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrevista rápida
Standard term used in HR and recruitment contexts
São Paulo
entrevista relâmpago
More colloquial variant meaning 'lightning interview'
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista de velocidade
Alternative term emphasizing the speed aspect
Portugal
entrevista rápida
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in speed dating recruitment events

Related Words

screening interviewjob interviewrecruitmentcandidate assessmentspeed dating interviewpreliminary interview

Related Idioms & Phrases

fire away
get straight to the point
hit the ground running
cut to the chase
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