These are some of the important tips to be followed during Group Discussion and Interview
- Usually before a group discussion, candidates are given some preparatory time to consolidate their thoughts before taking part in the discussion in a constructive manner. As a candidate, you should utilize this time to logically organize your thoughts, harp on the key points you would like to put forth and draw logical conclusions.
- This is the time to prepare yourself on how to cut down the irrelevant thoughts and facts and how they can be avoided. Also if you get the chance you might propose before the discussion starts that everyone in the group should be given a chance to speak once and present the view points before the team.
- Speaking with confidence is the key. So it is advisable not to talk about something or present facts that you are not cent percent sure of. It is also important because speaking on points that you have knowledge of will generate the necessary confidence in you while speaking.
- It is also important to maintain an objective view on the topic and never get biased, personal or passionate on any point of view. Difference of opinion can happen but respect for the co-team members is important while expressing the differences.
- Talking should be crisp and in to-the-point language using chosen vocabulary. Stating your points comprehensively using minimum words might hit the nail and prove your instant success.
- Avoid presenting negative thoughts and feelings. Instead, re-word the sentences to sound affirmative and positive.
- Listening to others patiently and attentively is also a very important aspect of the candidate securing good marks in GD. You should not always be eager to speak and continue speaking. Too much dominance over the other members can go against the candidate. A true leader or a good manager should always be witty and diligent, assertive but not dominating.
- Someone might also choose to differ with the opinion you express. Be patient and cool and put forth your share of the argument politely instead of getting personal.
- A pleasant appearance and clear logical thought even in the midst of a heated discussion might earn you bonus points.
- Avoid any unpleasant body language while speaking, like legs shaking, fidgeting, licking lips, sticking out tongue, crossing legs, or crossed arms across the chest that makes you look defensive.
- It is important to keep yourself updated on all current affairs, about any burning issue that is in vogue. Knowledge in general of social, political, and economic changes happening all around is important to speak properly on any out-of-the-box topic. Armed with knowledge on various subjects, you would be in a better position to prove your word’s worth.
- You should also get all the necessary information about the bank in which you are going for interview.
- Presentation skills and personal appearance are two of the most important aspects while going for an interview or GD. You should take great care while choosing your attire. The attire should be clean, simple, sober, pressed, formal and never too eye-catching. Personal cleanliness regarding nails and hair and polished shoes are recommended.
- Speaking in a controlled voice that is not too loud or too low and in correct language avoiding local jargons and without any accent is also important. Do not leave sentences midway or eat up words in between.
