unstructured selection process
[/ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd səˈlɛkʃən ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: unstructured selection processes
processo de seleção não estruturado
1. A recruitment or hiring method that lacks standardized procedures, formal assessment criteria, or consistent evaluation methods across candidates
The company's unstructured selection process relied heavily on personal impressions during informal interviews.
O processo de seleção não estruturado da empresa dependia muito das impressões pessoais durante entrevistas informais.
2. A selection method characterized by subjective decision-making without predetermined questions, scoring systems, or evaluation rubrics
Research shows that unstructured selection processes often result in biased hiring decisions.
Pesquisas mostram que processos de seleção não estruturados frequentemente resultam em decisões de contratação enviesadas.
This term is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American corporate contexts due to growing awareness of hiring discrimination and bias. In Brazil, there is rising interest in structured recruitment practices aligned with international standards and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives. In the USA, research on unstructured selection processes has been prominent in organizational psychology, often highlighting how such methods can perpetuate discrimination and reduce predictive validity in hiring outcomes.
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