thorough interview

[/ˈθɜːroʊ ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: thorough interviews
entrevista aprofundada
1. A comprehensive and detailed interview that covers all relevant topics, questions, and aspects in depth, leaving no significant areas unexplored
The journalist conducted a thorough interview with the CEO, covering the company's history, strategy, and future plans.
A jornalista realizou uma entrevista aprofundada com o CEO, abrangendo o histórico da empresa, estratégia e planos futuros.
2. A rigorous examination or questioning process that ensures complete understanding or assessment of a subject or candidate
The hiring manager scheduled a thorough interview to evaluate all aspects of the candidate's qualifications.
O gerente de contratação agendou uma entrevista minuciosa para avaliar todos os aspectos das qualificações do candidato.
3. An in-depth conversation that investigates matters completely and systematically
The police conducted a thorough interview with all witnesses to the incident.
A polícia realizou uma entrevista completa com todas as testemunhas do incidente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'thorough interview' is highly valued in professional settings, particularly in journalism, human resources, and law enforcement. In Brazil, there is emphasis on personal connection and interpersonal dynamics during interviews, while in the USA, systematic questioning and documentation are prioritized. The term reflects different workplace cultures and interview methodologies between the two countries.
NYC Slang
deep dive interview
Synonyms / Sinônimos
in-depth interviewcomprehensive interviewdetailed interviewexhaustive interviewintensive interviewrigorous interview
Antonyms / Antônimos
superficial interviewbrief interviewcursory interviewcasual conversationquick interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
entrevista aprofundada
Most common and neutral term used across Brazil
São Paulo
entrevista minuciosa
Often used in corporate and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista completa
Commonly used in journalistic and media contexts
Portugal
entrevista pormenorizada
More formal term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

interviewinterrogationquestionnaireassessmentevaluationexaminationinquiry

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
get to the bottom of something
cover all bases
go the distance
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