Group Discussion

What is Group Discussion?

A GD is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its members.

In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss the it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.

Why Group Discussion?

• To know the person’s ability for the organisation

• The Group discussion tests how you function as a part of a team.

What is tested?

1. Ability to work in a team2. Communication skills3. Reasoning ability4. Leadership skills5. Initiative6. Assertiveness7. Flexibility8. Creativity9. Soft skills10. Psychology 11. Thinking ability12. Behaviour

What To Do?

1. Take leadership responsibilities

2. Keep an open mind

3. Maintain a moderate tone of voice

4. Do respect other’s opinion

5. Sit upright and concentrate on your body language

6. Be a good listener

What Not To Do

1. Avoid constant objections to other people’s arguments

2. Say no to a pessimistic approach

3. Don’t insult other people, criticize in a decent manner

4. Dump your jealousy or animosity

5. No irrelevant stories/personal experiences

6. Don’t be an attention seeker

7. Don’t have any sub-groups

8. Don’t get emotional

KEY TO GET SUCCESS in GDThe GD is to check how you 1. Behave, participate and contribute in a group

2. How much importance do you give to the group objective as well as your own

3. How well do you listen to viewpoints of others

4. How open-minded you are in accepting views contrary to your own.