traditional interview method

[trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈɪntərvjuː ˈmɛθəd]
noun phrasepl: traditional interview methods
método tradicional de entrevista
1. A conventional face-to-face or phone-based interview conducted by an employer to assess a job candidate's qualifications, skills, and fit for a position
The company still relies on the traditional interview method rather than using AI-powered screening tools.
A empresa ainda confia no método tradicional de entrevista em vez de usar ferramentas de seleção baseadas em IA.
2. A structured or semi-structured questioning approach where an interviewer asks predetermined or open-ended questions to evaluate a candidate
Despite new technologies, the traditional interview method remains the most common hiring practice.
Apesar das novas tecnologias, o método tradicional de entrevista continua sendo a prática de contratação mais comum.
The traditional interview method remains deeply embedded in Brazilian and American corporate culture, though both countries are increasingly adopting hybrid and digital approaches. In Brazil, the traditional method is still highly valued for assessing interpersonal skills and cultural fit, while in the USA, companies are more rapidly transitioning to video interviews and assessments. However, senior and executive positions in both countries typically still rely on traditional in-person interviews as the final step.
NYC Slang
the old-school sit-down interview; face-to-face; the classic one-on-one
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conventional interviewface-to-face interviewstandard interviewin-person interviewclassical interview method
Antonyms / Antônimos
video interviewautomated interviewAI-powered interviewvirtual interviewonline screening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
método tradicional de entrevista
Standard usage in formal HR and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista tradicional
More casual, shortened version commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
método convencional de entrevista
Corporate environments often prefer 'convencional' over 'tradicional'
Portugal
método tradicional de entrevista
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; slight preference for 'entrevista pessoal' (personal interview)

Related Words

job interviewinterview techniquehiring processrecruitmentcandidate assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone through the wringer
grill someone
face-to-face meeting
in the hot seat
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