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BBI [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- behavioral interviewing technique
1, record 1, English, behavioral%20interviewing%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- behaviour-based interview technique 2, record 1, English, behaviour%2Dbased%20interview%20technique
correct
- BBI technique 2, record 1, English, BBI%20technique
- behavior-based interview technique 3, record 1, English, behavior%2Dbased%20interview%20technique
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The behaviour-based interview (BBI) technique is a radically new approach to selection interviewing that is rapidly gaining popularity among public service managers. Rather than focusing on what candidates say they might or could do if hired, the BBI assesses what candidates have actually done in the past. 2, record 1, English, - behavioral%20interviewing%20technique
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technique de l'entrevue axée sur le comportement
1, record 1, French, technique%20de%20l%27entrevue%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20comportement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technique de l'entrevue axée sur le comportement, une toute nouvelle façon de mener des entrevues de sélection de candidatures, s'avère de plus en plus populaire auprès des gestionnaires de la fonction publique. Plutôt que de demander aux candidats ce qu'ils feraient s'ils sont choisis, cette technique évalue leurs réalisations antérieures. 1, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20l%27entrevue%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20comportement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- behavior-based interview
1, record 2, English, behavior%2Dbased%20interview
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BBI 2, record 2, English, BBI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- behavioral interview 3, record 2, English, behavioral%20interview
correct
- behavioural interview 4, record 2, English, behavioural%20interview
correct
- behaviour-based interview 5, record 2, English, behaviour%2Dbased%20interview
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A behaviour-based interview is one in which an interviewer tries to assess your past performances to get an indication of your future success. The questions usually begin with, "Describe a time when you…" or, "Tell me about a situation where you..." The interviewer if seeking specific examples that demonstrate that you have the skills needed for this job. 2, record 2, English, - behavior%2Dbased%20interview
Record 2, Key term(s)
- behaviour based interview
- behavior based interview
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- entrevue axée sur le comportement
1, record 2, French, entrevue%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20comportement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- entrevue comportementale 3, record 2, French, entrevue%20comportementale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les recruteurs font fréquemment appel à l’entrevue axée sur le comportement. Ce type d’entrevue repose sur le principe que le meilleur moyen de prévoir le rendement d’un candidat est d’analyser son rendement passé et présent. 4, record 2, French, - entrevue%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20comportement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type d'entrevue fait appel à des mises en situation et s'appuie sur le comportement passé du candidat. 5, record 2, French, - entrevue%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20comportement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Television Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Border Broadcasters’ Inc.
1, record 3, English, Border%20Broadcasters%26rsquo%3B%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BBI 1, record 3, English, BBI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Border Broadcasters' Inc. (BBI) represents U.S. border broadcasters (a mix of network affiliated and independent stations in large and small markets along the Canada-U.S. border). 1, record 3, English, - Border%20Broadcasters%26rsquo%3B%20Inc%2E
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Border Broadcasters' Inc.
1, record 3, French, Border%20Broadcasters%27%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BBI 1, record 3, French, BBI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Border Broadcasters' Inc. (BBI) représente les radiodiffuseurs sur la frontière américaine (un ensemble de stations affiliées à des réseaux et des stations indépendantes établies dans de petits et grands marchés situés le long de la frontière) 1, record 3, French, - Border%20Broadcasters%27%20Inc%2E
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Société de radiodiffuseurs trans-frontaliers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- begin bracket indicator
1, record 4, English, begin%20bracket%20indicator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BBI 2, record 4, English, BBI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bit that denotes the start of a bracket. 2, record 4, English, - begin%20bracket%20indicator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de début de support
1, record 4, French, indicateur%20de%20d%C3%A9but%20de%20support
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-06-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Black Business Initiative 1, record 5, English, Black%20Business%20Initiative
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Mesure visant les gens d'affaires noirs 1, record 5, French, Mesure%20visant%20les%20gens%20d%27affaires%20noirs
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nouvelle mesure fédérale-provinciale mise en place en Nouvelle-Écosse. Voir communiqué dans dossier D-22-B, 1995. 1, record 5, French, - Mesure%20visant%20les%20gens%20d%27affaires%20noirs
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Communiqué de l'Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique. 1, record 5, French, - Mesure%20visant%20les%20gens%20d%27affaires%20noirs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Buxom Belles, International
1, record 6, English, Buxom%20Belles%2C%20International
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- BBI 2, record 6, English, BBI
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assists overweight men and women, on a group therapy basis, in their efforts to lose weight. 1, record 6, English, - Buxom%20Belles%2C%20International
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Buxom Belles, International
1, record 6, French, Buxom%20Belles%2C%20International
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BBI 2, record 6, French, BBI
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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