superficial interview
[/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: superficial interviews
entrevista superficial
1. An interview that covers only the surface level of a topic or subject, lacking depth, thoroughness, or detailed exploration of important matters
The journalist conducted a superficial interview that barely scratched the surface of the corruption scandal.
O jornalista realizou uma entrevista superficial que mal arranha a superfície do escândalo de corrupção.
2. A preliminary or brief conversation that does not delve into substantive issues, often used in recruitment or fact-finding processes
After the superficial interview, the hiring manager decided to schedule a more comprehensive second round.
Após a entrevista superficial, o gerente de contratação decidiu agendar uma segunda rodada mais abrangente.
3. An interaction focused on surface-level pleasantries without meaningful engagement or genuine inquiry
Their conversation at the conference was just a superficial interview, exchanging business cards without real discussion.
Sua conversa na conferência foi apenas uma entrevista superficial, trocando cartões de visita sem discussão real.
In Brazil, 'entrevista superficial' is frequently criticized in journalistic and academic circles as lacking the investigative rigor valued in quality reporting. In the U.S., particularly in corporate contexts, superficial interviews are often disparaged as poor hiring practices. Both cultures emphasize the importance of depth in meaningful professional interactions.
NYC Slang
quick talk; brush-over
Related Idioms & Phrases
skin-deep interview
surface-level conversation
just scratching the surface
going through the motions
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