GROUP DISCUSSION (GD)

GROUP DISCUSSION

Group discussion(GD) has become an integral part of the selection procedure for job recruitment,and admissions to quality academic programmes.the strategy for the success involves many do's and don'ts.
here are the few vital points to be borne in mind at the time of preparation.

Dos AND Don'ts

• Gather full details of controversial topics of public interest by following daily news,editorial comments and articles written by experts in news magazine.

• Develop language skills including basic grammar,pronunciation and effective expressions.

• Use simple yet forceful language;don't go for bombast.

• Meet opposition with a smile.

• Be broad-minded in your approach.

• Don't be unduly emotional during discussions.

• Discuss and not dispute.

• If you present an argument,give facts to support it.

• Don't insult a person or a group.

• Appreciate good views expressed by others.

• Be a good listener.

• Speak patiently and convincingly.

• Use appropriate and relevant quotations or proverbs to establish your point.

• Encourage a silent or shy member to speak.

•  Don't use provocative language or gestures.

• Don't hit on the table to prove your point.

• Look at the members by turn.

• Don't block others.

• Continue to be pleasant, a smile helps a lot.

• Light humour is OK;don't be a clown.

• Check your body language.

• Don't talk too fast sacrificing clarity.

• Don't shout or whisper.

• Avoid mannerisms such as 'you see','i mean','sort of' and 'ya ya'.

• Don't blow your trumpets.

• Never give an expression that you are confused.

• Don't get disheartened if one of your views is not being carried.

• Be punctual.

• Dress neatly.

• Be polite.

• Be confident of success.