Group Discussion Hints

Group Discussion Hints

·         A Group Discussion is generally of 10-15 minutes duration.

·         Normally groups of 8 - 10 candidates are formed into a leaderless group, and are given a specific situation to analyse and discuss within a given time limit.

·         There are usually 4 - 5 panel members are to evaluate in a group.

·         Don’t ever make the mistake of addressing the panel members. The Group Discussion is between you and the other members, not the panel members.

·         Speak clearly and slowly without rushing your words.

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Group Discussion Tips

·         Take time to organize your thoughts. Don’t suddenly jump to any conclusion.

·         First you think before you speak so that you don’t speak anything irrelevant to the topic being discussed.

·         Don’t make the mistake of looking at the panel while you are speaking in an interview.

·         You are in a Group Discussion and you are expected to discuss among group members, so always look at your group members while you are speaking.

·         Seek clarifications if you have any doubts regarding the subject, before the discussion commences.

·         Your body language says a lot about you - your gestures and mannerisms are more likely to reflect your attitude than what you say.

·         Show your leadership skills. Motivate the other members of the team to speak. Be receptive to others opinions and do not be abrasive or aggressive.

·         During conclusion, do end with the conclusion note that shows your leadership quality.

Do’ and Don’ts in Group Discussion

·         A group discussion is your chance to be more vocal. The evaluator wants to hear you speak.

·         Take time to organize your thoughts

·         Lose your temper. A discussion is not an argument.

·         Be a good listener. This may help you understand an unfamiliar topic and collect some points to speak on.

·         Language skills are important only to the effect as to how you get your points across clearly and fluently.

Group Discussion Topics

• Arranged marriages are better than the love marriages?
• Dress code is necessary or not in IT companies?
• Films are corrupting the Indian youth?
• Education in India compared to Foreign nations?
• Joint family vs separate family?
• Women are good managers than men?
• Who says MNC’s are superior to Indian companies?
• Education - Public vs Private school difference?
• Advantages of Co-education in India?
• State is the biggest violator of human rights?
• Global Warming causes and effects?
• Government Contribution to IT in India?
• Indian villages - our strength or our weakness?
• Are Big Dams Necessary?
• MBA in india is highly over rated?
• Public sector being a guarntor of job security is a myth?
• Commercialization of health care is good or bad?
• State is the biggest violator of human rights?