structured interview

[/ˈstrʌktʃərd ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: structured interviews
entrevista estruturada
1. A formal interview method where all candidates are asked the same predetermined questions in the same order, using standardized evaluation criteria to assess responses
The company uses structured interviews to ensure fair and consistent evaluation of all job applicants.
A empresa utiliza entrevistas estruturadas para garantir uma avaliação justa e consistente de todos os candidatos a emprego.
2. A research interview technique where the interviewer follows a detailed questionnaire with specific, predetermined questions to collect consistent data
The sociologist conducted structured interviews with 50 participants to gather comparable data for the study.
O sociólogo realizou entrevistas estruturadas com 50 participantes para coletar dados comparáveis para o estudo.
Structured interviews are increasingly favored in Brazilian corporate culture and academic research as they promote equity and reduce unconscious bias in hiring and data collection. In the USA, they are considered best practice in HR departments and are often mandated by larger organizations to ensure compliance with employment laws and promote diversity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standardized interviewformal interviewpredetermined interviewfixed-format interview
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstructured interviewinformal interviewfree-form interviewconversational interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrevista estruturada
Most common usage in HR and research contexts
São Paulo
entrevista estruturada / entrevista padronizada
Both terms used in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
entrevista estruturada
Identical usage as in Brazil, widely used in research methodology

Related Words

semi-structured interviewinterview protocolstandardized assessmentcandidate evaluationinterview guideassessment criteria

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field - refers to the fair comparison created by structured interviews
by the book - conducting interviews strictly according to predetermined guidelines
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