10 Tips for Group Discussion
Popularly known as GD, Group Discussion is a modern method used by many organizations (company, institute, business school, etc.) for assessing students personality. A technique and art to judge the worthiness of the candidate and his appropriateness for recruitment or admission in a company or institution, group discussion round is conducted to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits such as interactive skills, leadership qualities, confidence in public speaking, extrovert, team spirit, problem-solving, critical thinking skills, flexibility, analytical skills and confidence.
With ever-increasing competition in various sectors, the trend of group discussion rounds has also become extremely crucial. To select the best talent group discussion round is one of the best solutions. Please note, apart from various skills you are also judged on the basis of your mannerisms and etiquettes. Read this article if you are looking for a private or govt job opportunities in India. Here in this writing, I am sharing quick tips for a successful GD and believe me these tips will not only increase your chances of getting ahead of your fellow members but also give you the huge advantage in the final selection.
i. First and most important tip is to dress formally and arrive on time. Punctuality and neatness go a long way.
ii. Carry a pen and a notepad as it makes you look organized. You can prepare notes and refer to what others have said previously.
iii. Before you speak it is important to organize your thoughts. Believe me, this will help you speak more confidently and to the point.
iv. Use a moderate tone and a medium pitch as no one is deaf there. Always speak pleasantly and politely with the co-participants.
v. Respect others and do not interrupt when someone else is speaking. Wait for a speaker to complete his thoughts.
vi. Don’t discuss points out of the topic. Stick to the theme and remember talking irrelevant things puts a bad impression.
vii. Remember, it’s a discussion and not an argument! Express your disagreement in a polite manner. You can say like “let’s seek the opinion of other participants”.
viii. Keep watch on your body language. Table thumping, being loud, pointing fingers, looking here and there, etc, conveys lack of interest & low confidence.
ix. Don’t try to hijack the show. Give others an opportunity to speak and express their views.
x. Don’t forget to follow GD etiquettes. If someone directly contradicting your viewpoint or makes a personal attack, stay calm and relaxed as this is the best time to demonstrate your conflict handling skills and maturity.
In the final analysis, I must say that the Group Discussion round helps to evaluate whether a candidate is the right fit or not. To crack this round, remember it doesn’t matter how long you speak but what you spoke and how you put your opinion into words matters a lot.
