structured interviews

[/ˈstrʌk.tʃərd ˈɪn.tɚ.vjuːz/]
nounpl: structured interviews
entrevistas estruturadas
1. A standardized interview format where all candidates are asked the same predetermined questions in the same order, with consistent evaluation criteria
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 methodology where the interviewer follows a detailed guide or protocol with specific questions designed to collect consistent qualitative data
The researcher conducted structured interviews with twenty participants to gather data for her dissertation.
A pesquisadora realizou entrevistas estruturadas com vinte participantes para coletar dados para sua dissertação.
3. In psychology and clinical assessment, a formalized interview process using standardized protocols to assess symptoms, behaviors, or diagnoses
The clinical psychologist used structured interviews as part of the diagnostic assessment process.
O psicólogo clínico usou entrevistas estruturadas como parte do processo de avaliação diagnóstica.
Structured interviews are highly valued in both American and Brazilian professional contexts for their role in ensuring objectivity and reducing bias in hiring decisions. In Brazil, there is increasing adoption of structured interviews in multinational corporations and academic research, reflecting international best practices in HR and research methodology. This approach contrasts with more informal, relationship-based interviewing traditions that were historically more common in Latin American business culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standardized interviewsformal interviewsprotocol-based interviewssystematic interviews
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstructured interviewsinformal interviewsopen-ended interviewsconversational interviews

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
entrevistas estruturadas
Standard term used in HR, research, and clinical contexts
São Paulo
entrevistas estruturadas
Commonly used in corporate and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
entrevistas estruturadas
Standard usage in research institutions and companies
Portugal
entrevistas estruturadas
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; widely used in European Union research standards

Related Words

semi-structured interviewsinterview protocolquestionnairequalitative researchrecruitmentassessmentstandardization

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a script
play by the rules
stick to the guidelines
keep it by the book
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