first-round interview; first-stage interview
Refers to the initial screening interview in a multi-stage hiring process, typically before more in-depth rounds.
The first-round interview was in a group discussion format.
If you pass the first-stage interview, you will receive information about the second interview.
二次面接 is the second-round interview, typically more in-depth and with higher-level interviewers.
最終面接 is the final interview, often with executives, focusing on cultural fit and final decisions.
Compound of 一次 (first, primary) and 面接 (interview).