Group Discussions (GDs) are screening tools used by HR Managers to eliminate unsuitable candidates.
A Recruiter would rather spend quality time and do a thorough interview of 10 candidates to finally select one rather than interview 100. So s/he uses a GD and bring down the number of candidates to be interviewed.
GDs are used to evaluate:
Leadership- The ability to lead and take leadership roles and take the team along.
Logical and Analytical Thinking- and the ability to come out with creative or different solutions.
Communication Skills- Presenting a point of view clearly and in simple understandable language and listening skills.
Persuasiveness- Ability to convince a group in a non- threatening manner and without hurting others.
A Recruiter would rather spend quality time and do a thorough interview of 10 candidates to finally select one rather than interview 100. So s/he uses a GD and bring down the number of candidates to be interviewed.
GDs are used to evaluate:
Leadership- The ability to lead and take leadership roles and take the team along.
Logical and Analytical Thinking- and the ability to come out with creative or different solutions.
Communication Skills- Presenting a point of view clearly and in simple understandable language and listening skills.
Persuasiveness- Ability to convince a group in a non- threatening manner and without hurting others.
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Here are some tips to get noticed by the assessors and by the group and to clear the GD Round of Assessment
- Sharpen your communication skills.
- Practice, practice, practice - form a GD group in college if possible and discuss about current events or you can discuss any of the posts in this blog.
- Keep reading to build a strong knowledge base. The quality of your argument matters, not quantity and volume. But don’t show off your knowledge or put down others.
- Take a pen and paper to the GD and spend the first few minutes noting down points for and against the discussion topic. Organise your thoughts. Then speak.
- Learn to create speaking opportunities for yourself during a discussion and put your point of view smoothly. However you should not completely dominate the group and prevent others from talking.
- You must display that you are attempting to take the group along; that you are building a consensus.
- Be yourself.
- Be cheerful.
- Be assertive but not aggressive. Let people know your point of view but ton't get into arguments or cut somebody else.
- Don’t lose your cool or use strong language. Don’t get emotional. Don’t get personal.
Everywhere we would find suggestions upon preparing a better resume or GD, but these strategies are unique and are very useful ..
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