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GROUP DISCUSSION

WHAT IS GROUP DISCUSSION? (GD)

Participation in a systematic way on a particular topic..

..not a wrestling match to score points

Family, your first experience of GD

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DISCUSSION AND DEBATE

Debate – Either Winning or Losing.

Discussion – Expression of your point of view and respecting another's point of view.

A debate is a perfect situation for expressing intense emotions.

A GD, however, calls for a lot more maturity and logic.

DebateGroup Discussion

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN A GD?

Initiation / Introduction Body of the group discussion Summarization / Conclusion

WHAT DOES THE GD TEST YOU IN?

Body language Communication skills Self confidence Team skills Listening ability Ability to present your views logically Time management

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Build your knowledge base. Analyze issues from various angles.  Maintain a positive attitude. Stay motivated and excited about the upcoming

challenge. Stay focused and competitive. See things from the other person's viewpoint and

respect it even if you strongly disagree.

INITIATION TECHNIQUES

Initiating a GD is a high profit-high loss strategy. Initiate one only if you have in-depth knowledge

about the topic at hand. Do not stammer/ stutter/ quote wrong facts and

figures.

HOW TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION?

Quotes Definition Question Shock statement Facts, figures and statistics Short story General statement

SUMMARIZATION TECHNIQUES Most GD’s do not really have conclusions. Keep the following points in mind while

summarizing a discussion:Avoid raising new points.Avoid stating only your viewpoint.Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD.Keep it brief and concise. It must incorporate all the important points that

came out during the GD. If the examiner asks you to summarise a GD, it

means the GD has come to an end. Do not add anything once the GD has been summarised.

NOT THE END BUT A NEW BEGINNING

Be DESPERATE in what ever you want to do in life. Act according to the situation, whether it is being

polite, assertive or aggressive. Always be natural, otherwise it will backfire. Knowledge is the key and so is Focus. If you are an introvert, start practice NOW. Three P’s to keep in mind: Patience, Participation,

Projection.

WHAT IS INTERVIEW?A structured meeting of minimum two people.

Arranged to examine the suitability of the candidate

The candidate is tested for subject knowledge, skills and desired behavior in a very limited time

INTERVIEW TIPS Conduct Research on the Employer, Hiring Manager, Job

Opportunity.

Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare Responses.

Dress for Success.

Arrive on Time for the Interview — and Prepared for Success.

Make Good First Impressions — to Everyone You Encounter ( e.g – from a gatekeeper to receptionist and from employees to boss)

Be Authentic, Upbeat, Focused, Confident, Candid, and Concise

Remember Body Language, Avoiding Bad Habits.

Ask Insightful Questions

Listen and don’t talk to much

Sell Yourself Throughout and then Close the Deal.

Thank Interviewer(s) in Person, by Email, and Postal Mail.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Have Good Hygiene (i) Be as clean as

possible (ii) Smell nice and subtle

Be Well-Groomed (i) Pay attention to your

hair (ii) Have clean nails

Contd…

Dress Appropriately for the Work Culture

(i) Dress for a professional environment.

(ii) Dress for a business casual environment

For Men and Women (i)Have the right top (ii) Have the right pair of pants (iii) Have the perfect pair of shoes (iv) Have the right accessories

PRESENTATION SKILLSShow your Passion and Connect

with your AudienceFocus on your Audience’s NeedsKeep it Simple: Concentrate on your

Core MessageSmile and Make Eye Contact with

your AudienceStart StronglyTell StoriesUse your Voice EffectivelyUse your Body TooRelax, Breathe and EnjoyUse Visual Aids

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS Effective problem solving requires a controlled

mixture of analytical and creative thinking….

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Negotiation is a method by which people settle differences. 

The aim of win-win negotiation is to find a solution that is acceptable to both parties, and leaves both parties feeling that they've won, in some way, after the event.