structured behavioral interview

[ˈstrʌktʃərd bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈɪntərvjuː]
nounpl: structured behavioral interviews
entrevista comportamental estruturada
1. A standardized job interview format that uses predetermined questions to assess how a candidate has handled specific situations in the past, based on the premise that past behavior predicts future performance
The company uses a structured behavioral interview to evaluate all candidates for the management position, asking them how they handled conflicts with team members.
A empresa utiliza uma entrevista comportamental estruturada para avaliar todos os candidatos à posição de gerente, perguntando como lidam com conflitos com membros da equipe.
2. A recruitment method that follows a consistent protocol with standardized scoring criteria and questions focused on behavioral competencies rather than hypothetical scenarios
During the structured behavioral interview, candidates were asked to describe a time when they had to meet a tight deadline.
Durante a entrevista comportamental estruturada, os candidatos foram questionados sobre uma ocasião em que tiveram que cumprir um prazo apertado.
This interview methodology has gained significant prominence in Brazilian corporate culture, especially in multinational companies and tech startups. It reflects a shift from subjective, relationship-based hiring practices to more data-driven and objective assessment methods. The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is frequently associated with this approach in Brazil. In the USA, this is a standard practice in most professional hiring processes across industries, while in Brazil it is still being adopted gradually, particularly in larger corporations and consulting firms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
behavioral interviewSTAR interviewcompetency-based interviewstandardized interviewsituational interview with behavioral focus
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstructured interviewinformal interviewconversational interviewhypothetical interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
entrevista comportamental estruturada
Most common and standard term used in HR practices across Brazil
São Paulo
entrevista comportamental estruturada / entrevista STAR
Major corporate hub where this methodology is widely adopted; sometimes referred to by STAR acronym
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista comportamental estruturada
Standard terminology used in major corporations and consulting firms
Portugal
entrevista comportamental estruturada
Similar terminology; increasingly adopted in Portuguese corporate recruitment

Related Words

STAR methodcompetency assessmentcandidate evaluationinterview protocoljob interviewrecruitment processbehavioral competenciessituational judgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell me about a time when...
describe a situation where...
give me an example of...
walk me through a scenario...
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