scenario-based interview

[/səˈnɛəroʊ beɪst ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: scenario-based interviews
entrevista baseada em cenários
1. A job interview technique where candidates are presented with hypothetical workplace situations and asked how they would handle them, assessing problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and behavioral responses
During the scenario-based interview, the manager asked how I would handle a conflict with a colleague.
Durante a entrevista baseada em cenários, o gerente perguntou como eu lidaria com um conflito com um colega.
2. An interview format that uses realistic business situations or challenges to evaluate a candidate's competencies and fit for a role
The scenario-based interview revealed the candidate's ability to think critically under pressure.
A entrevista baseada em cenários revelou a capacidade do candidato de pensar criticamente sob pressão.
Scenario-based interviews have become increasingly popular in both American and Brazilian corporate recruitment, particularly in tech, finance, and management positions. In Brazil, they are often used by multinational companies and modern startups. This interview style reflects a global shift toward competency-based hiring that goes beyond traditional questions about work history.
NYC Slang
situational interview or 'the scenario thing'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
situational interviewbehavioral interviewcase interviewproblem-solving interview
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstructured interviewtraditional interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrevista baseada em cenários
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
entrevista por cenários
Common abbreviated form in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista situacional
Alternative term sometimes used in business settings
Portugal
entrevista baseada em cenários
Same terminology used in Portuguese HR contexts

Related Words

competency-based interviewjob interviewhiring processbehavioral assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone on the spot
think on your feet
handle a tough situation
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