Interviewing: meaning, definitions and examples

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interviewing

 

[ ˈɪntərˌvjuːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

job process

Interviewing is the process of asking questions to assess someone's qualifications, experiences, and fit for a particular role or position. This process typically involves a conversation between an interviewer and the candidate, where various topics are explored. Interviews can take place in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. The quality of the interview often determines the outcome of a hiring decision.

Synonyms

examining, interrogating, questioning, screening

Examples of usage

  • I am interviewing candidates for the new marketing position.
  • She is interviewing for a job at a top tech company.
  • Are you prepared for your upcoming interviewing process?
  • He is skilled at interviewing people to uncover their strengths.

Translations

Translations of the word "interviewing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrevistar

🇮🇳 साक्षात्कार लेना

🇩🇪 interviewen

🇮🇩 wawancara

🇺🇦 інтерв'ювати

🇵🇱 przeprowadzać wywiad

🇯🇵 インタビューする

🇫🇷 interroger

🇪🇸 entrevistar

🇹🇷 mülakat yapmak

🇰🇷 인터뷰하다

🇸🇦 إجراء مقابلة

🇨🇿 provádět rozhovor

🇸🇰 robiť rozhovor

🇨🇳 面试

🇸🇮 intervjujati

🇮🇸 viðtal

🇰🇿 сұхбат жүргізу

🇬🇪 ინტერვიუს ჩატარება

🇦🇿 müsahibə aparmaq

🇲🇽 entrevistar

Etymology

The word 'interview' originates from the French word 'entrevue', derived from the verb 'entrevoir', meaning to see each other or to meet. It combines the prefix 'entre-' meaning 'between' and 'voir' meaning 'to see'. The term evolved in the 15th century to refer to a meeting between individuals, often for the purpose of discussing specific matters. By the 19th century, it had taken on a more structured form, particularly concerning job recruitment processes. 'Interviewing' as a gerund form reflects the action of conducting interviews and has gained prevalence in various fields, notably human resources, media, and research.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,727, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.