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COMMON TIPS FOR INTERVIEW & GROUP DISCUSSION
CommunicationShould be Clear, Unambiguous, Logical, Voiced Confidently.
SpeechShould be Clear, Audible, Eloquently, Intelligently, Courteously. Avoid drooling. Avoid
repeating words. Avoid unnecessary phrases like You See, Actually, As you know, Like etc.
Speak unhurriedly, for clarity and confidence.
OvercomeFear, Negative thought, Overconfidence, Anxiety.
Facial Expression Try to have an animated face. Smile pleasantly (Practise smiles before a
mirror.) , Maintain Eye contact with the speaker / listener(s). In GD, look around, keeping eye
contact with all.
Gestures with Hands Do not point fingers at others, Avoid posture of boredom. Try to be
expressive. Keep hands below chin level. Avoid crossing arms or legs while sitting or standing.
Common Lying gesturesMouth cover, Nose touch, Eye rub, Scratching neck. Avoid them.
Leg Positions
Crossed legsIndicates closed attitude, uncertainty, superiority, or aggression
Open / Uncrossed legsIndicates Open, Positive & confident
Ankle LockIndicates Withdrawn Attitude
Head Movements
Nod slightly while talking.Indicates receptivity
Slightly tilt head while listening.Indicates attentiveness.
Always keep chin up.
Never look down while talking.
Body Postures
Closed (Legs crossed, arms folded, torso / legs turned away) Shows Vulnerability,
Depression, or Dislike
Open or Receptive (Legs uncrossed, arms open,) Shows Openness, Accessibility,willingness to interact., positive, more persuasive,
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When seated, lean forward while listening or talking.
If standing, stand straight with arms by the sides or clasped in fig-leaf position.
Leaning BackwardSignals dislike or negativity, Communicates dominance or Superiority.
Leaning ForwardShows Attentiveness, positive attitude. NoddingIndicates Attention & Receptivity.
Avoid
Wearing Bright or distracting dress
Strong perfumes
Put OnAccent
Biting nails, pen, or pencil, fidgeting with mobile (Keep mobile switched offnot even silent
mode), hand-purse, ring etc. Twirling kerchief, sari, shawl, kameez / shirt etc They Betray
Anxiety & nervousness
Stretching legs or shaking them frequently.
Looking down / at the roof while listening or speaking.
Adjusting hair / dress, caressing faceIndicate nervousness. Anxiety.
Excess gesturesYou will seem artificial.
Fidgeting / Uneasiness in the chair - Indicate nervousness. Anxiety.
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INTERVIEW
Purpose of Interview What Recruiters Look for.
Value predisposition
Psychological stability
General awareness about socio-economic realities
Personal goals & vision
Preparing for Interview
Be aware of Qualities sought for in a Bank JobCustomer relationship as a focus area,Pleasantness, Friendly attitude, Ability to develop personal relationships., Customer-
orientation,
Need to observe & learn from service-oriented staff in branches. Candidate to visualise
himself / herself as one such employee. Think Bank staff.
Visit the website of the Bank. See About us. Have a clear idea of the Bank.
DocumentationEnsure completeness, as required in call letter.
Should express willingness to work / be posted anywhere.
Types of questions that can be expected.
Anticipate questions on bio data form submitted. Give honest answers only, Be tactful but
truthful Personal Background, Family background, Education, Gaps in education,
Institutions studied in, Subject studied, Previous employment, Reasons for leaving previous
employer, Gaps in employment, Hobbies, Personal traits, strengths, weaknesses, Reasons
for seeking Banking as a career.
Visit venue Previous day. On interview day, be sufficiently early at venue. Be relaxed at
venue.
Interact pleasantly and positively with other candidates and officials.
Do not be disheartened by poor performance of other candidates.
Composition of Interview Board Senior Bank officers, College Professors, IAS / IPS
officers. Never under-estimate the members.
Should not attempt to influence Board members
Board members are not enemies. Their job is not to find fault with candidates. Their job is to
ascertain the best of your qualities and to assess your suitability for the bank job.
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Acquiring knowledge inputsnewspapers, news
Language, pronunciation, voice modulationListen to news. Practise speaking aloud before
mirror / friends / family. Record self-speech and play back. Identify shortcomings for
rectification. Listen to panel discussions on TV.
Formation of views and opinionsEditorial page.
General Awareness vs. General Knowledge
Develop power of keen observation and analysis.
Ensure Robust physical healthWill reflect active nature and alertness.
Mental Alertness preparednessPhysical fitness & Intellectual exercises
Not to be disheartened by the results of your past interviews Bill Cosby Your will tosucceed should be greater than your fear of failure.
Every unsuccessful interview, is an opportunity to improve. Do not regret, but learn from
past mistakes.
Confidence in self & Faith in God.
Dressing for Interview
Appearance - Neatness, cleanliness, hair trimmed & in place. Clipped moustaches, Shaven
or trimmed & well kept beard.
Be formal in a business attire. Should not appear casual
MenLight colour shirt with dark trousers. Tie makes you look professional. Clean-shaven
or a properly groomed beard.
WomenFormal business suit, salwar suit or saree.
Better to wear dress you are used to. New shoes may pinch and give you a limp; new
clothes worn for the first time may be uncomfortable.
Be simple and sober. General rule is No item of attire should draw undue / focussed
attention or comment.
Avoid strong perfume and fashion accessories like flashy chain, pendant etc.
Personal Grooming.Take care of bad breath,
Body odour, oral cleanlinessno tobacco, no pan, no chewing of gum., no strong perfumes.
The best dress is a pleasant confident smile, spring in your steps, sparkle in your eyes.
First Impression is the best impression
Normally, decision on a candidate is taken in the first 60-90 seconds.
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Do not carry a big folder of documents; keep it small and simple.
While waiting to be called in, be relaxed and calm.
When called in, walk in without hesitation.
Open the door partially and ask, May I come in, please? and walk in maintaining a normalsteady pace.
Wear a pleasant confident smile.
As you reach your seat, greet the board appropriately; Good Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Sirs / Madam.. Maintain eye contact as you say so.
On being asked to take your seat, say Thank You Sir / Madam and sit down comfortably
with the right posture. Maintain the pleasant confident smile.
If not asked to sit, seek permission saying, May I take the seat Sir / Madam ? Keep the folder / file of documents in your lap. If asked to keep on a table, do so, with
Thank YouSir / Madam.But take care not to disturb any paper / item on the table.
While sitting, keep elbows out or on the arms of the chair.
HandshakeDo not initiate. During shaking hands, keep palm straight and return the same
pressure you receive. Let the other person decide when to end the handshake.
Before the Interview Board
Entry, Greeting on entry,
No sitting without being asked to
Posture
Conduct,
Answering Questions
Honest Answers.
Disagreeing with the Board
Expressing Ignorance
No Arguments with Interviewer
Mannerisms
Body language
Confidence level
Impact of a wrong answer
Leading the Board / Inviting questions
Exit, Greeting before exit
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While Answering Questions
Maintain eye contact with all members, not only the person questioning.
Start answering only after the question is completed.
Show enthusiasm by your voice and one. Avoid incomplete sentences or tapering off the voice.
Avoid excessive gestures.
Exiting
Thank the Board members, looking at all of them.
Shake hands if offered, take a few steps back, turn and walk out of the room at the same
pace you entered.
Do not look back as you leave.
Close the door behind you
Dos
Start preparing well in advance
Update general awareness on political, economical, technological, social etc. Issuesread
magazines & newspapers regularly & thoroughly.
Brush up domain knowledgeespecially subject of specialisation / subject of study.
Gather as much knowledge about the target organisation & the job profile. Search the web,
talk to friends & seniors.History, work culture, standing, strengths, area of operations, job
profile, skills and knowledge required etc.
Identify your knowledge, skills etc matching those required by the organisation & job profile.
Acquire those you lack.
Form study groups of friends and conduct mock interviews among yourselves.
Get genuine feedback from friends and improve on them.
Answer / speak before a mirror / friends. Critically evaluate your own body language, facial
expressions, gestures etc. and improve on them.
Keep copies of resume & testimonials ready.
Your answers should conform to the information given in your bio data form.
Practise on a few commonly asked questions.
Draw up list of possible questions and practise on them.
Be honest & spontaneous in your reply.
Allow interviewer to complete his question. Do not interrupt.
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Show enthusiasm while answering.
Listen to the question carefully & then give a well thought out answer.
Have good body language & proper posture.
Have a pleasant disposition and smile while answering questions. Show eagerness and enthusiasm in the organisation & position.
Stay focussed throughout and answer confidently.
Observe the facial expression of the interviewers for any non-verbal signals.
(Only If asked by interviewernot normally asked in bank interviews), ask well thought and
relevant questions about the position and organisation.
Thank the interviewers at the end.
Donts
Do not sit late into the night the day before the interview. Lack of sleep will make you dull,
tense & edgy during interview.
Do not be overconfident and complacent based on your academic performance or some
significant achievements.
Do not let your unsuccessful performance in the past shake your confidence.
Do not show negative emotion at any time.
Do not over-prepare by memorizing answers.
Do not let yourself be disheartened by the experience of other candidates. They were not
prepared and so, they had a bad interview. You will do better than them.
Do not bluff the interviewer with a wrong reply; with their knowledge & experience, they will
find the bluff.
Do not give one word answers only and do not talk too much.
Do not state unrealistic or ambitious targets that do not match your skill or personality.
Do not be arrogant while replying.
Never argue. If you disagree, do so politely and support your disagreement with valid
arguments.
Never say this job is only a stepping stone to another job.
While you should be relaxed, do not try to be humorous; be serious.
Do not ask for feedback on your performance.
Do not ask about salary, place of posting etc.
Do not talk about personal contacts, influence or seek sympathy.
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Do not ask questions of the interviewer, without being asked to do so (Normally, not done
during bank interviews)
Few Common types of questions
On You and your background.
Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
Tell us something about yourself.
Highlight subject knowledge, work related skills
and specific qualities the employer / interviewer is
looking for. Talk about achievements on academic
or social fronts, in reverse chronological order.
Bring out your attributes required for the position
Tell us about your family background Briefly dwell on your parents profession and its
influence on your personality. Highlight virtues of
discipline, dedication, sincerity & others. Be
positive about family background.
Avoid dropping names of influential relatives or
highlighting political connections.
What is your objective in life?
What are your career goals ?
What are your short and long term goals &
objectives ?
Where do you see yourself 5 to 10 years
from now ?
Identify your vision. And the career goals you wish
to achieve. Be realistic and relate them to
companys objectives.
What are your hobbies ?
What do you do in your spare time. ?
Do not contradict hobbies stated in CV. Be
prepared to answer qns on them.
How do your friends and colleagues
describe you ?
What kind of a person are you ?
What are your strengths and weaknesses ?
Honestly highlight few positive qualities you think
others appreciate. State weaknesses only if
specifically asked and in such a way that they point
to your positives.
On Educational qualifications.
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Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
Which college or institute did you graduate
from ?
Why did you choose that particular collegeor institute ?
indicate the positives of your college / course/
specialisation. Reasons could be good campus
culture, teaching methodology, etc.
Which subjects were your favourites and
why ?
Why did you choose ....... subject for your
specialisation ?
Justify your choice based on long term goals &
interests. Be positive.
Why was your academic performance
average ?
Which subjects you performed poorly and
why ?
Answer tactfully. Without dwelling long on your
poor performance, highlight positives of your
college life, especially, NCC, Social service,
college union, organising skills, leadership qualities
exhibited. Etc.
How would your qualification or knowledge
of ....... subject help you in this job ?
How would your studies help you in this job
?
State objectively, some link between your
educational background & the job.
On Professional qualifications or work experience.
Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
What was your job profile & responsibility in
your last job ?
Tell us what you are doing now.
Highlight the positives of last job, the skills &
knowledge you acquired there, which would be
useful in the job applied for. Never criticise your
last employer. Be positive about your work and
have a right attitude to it.
Why do you want to leave your present job
?
Why do you want to take up this job ?
Do not suggest you are changing jobs for better
pay, but state for better opportunities, better growth
prospects etc.
Why do you want to join this Bank / Co. ?
Why should we select you for this job ?
Highlight your strengths, skills & knowledge,
interests & attitude that are relevant to the position.
Look at the various aspects of the job and how you
would aptly fit in.
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Do you like working alone or in a group ?
Are you a team player ?
Highlight your past experiences in a team, like
member of a team in college, organising cultural
programmes etc. In college, or sports events.
Can you work under stress ?How do you cope with job pressure ?
Highlight your past experiences under pressure, inmeeting deadlines etc.
On Personality & Character
Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
Who is your idol & why ?
If you could be someone, who would that
be ?
Response should indicate your personality, ideals
& values. Be honest. Know thoroughly about the
idol. Your idol could be Father, Mother, any
relative, anyone you worked with or know
otherwise, or a national leader. Be proud to be
yourself with your positives & shortcomings.
What is your attitude towards life ? Be positive & honest. State positives in life
opportunities and your eagerness to make the
most of them.
How do you handle stress and tension ?
When did you last get angry ?
Suggest some negatives in others, that make you
angry. Your ability to remain cool under stress and
to deal with situations as they come. Yoga and
meditation help reduce stress.
How do you look at failure ?
What did you learn from your failures?
Cite instances of not being dejected but learning
from your failures
What motivates you ? Reply could be, new learning opportunities,
challenges, results, recognition, appreciation,
satisfaction of doing well.
How do you define success ?
What is more important to you Money,
power, status or fun ?
Reply could be - respect and appreciation of
colleagues and superiors, thrill & joy of doing a job
well. Desire to acquire knowledge, skills and to
improve social standing and quality of life.
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On Organizing & Managerial ability.
Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
What are the essential qualities Manager
should possess ?How do you define a good manager ?
List attributes planning, strategizing,
coordinating, delegating, leading the team toachieve organisations goals.
As new manager, how would you get
people to work for you ?
How do you win trust of subordinates ?
People are important valuable assets. Listen to
them, their problems, address their concerns,
strike a rapport with them & win their trust.
How do you communicate with your
subordinators & Superiors ?
Keep all channels of communication open, Be fair
& honest with subordinates. Be tactful & Flexible
with superiors.
How will you handle, if a subordinate is
underperforming ?
Personalised approach, Counsel in private, show
confidence in him. Advise him of the need to
separate professional life from personal life.
On Suitability for the job.
Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
Can you work overtime if required ? What
would you say, if working hours are
stretched ?
Be positive. Meeting the expectations of customers
and the organisation is important & one must adapt
to the situations.
Why do you want to work for this Bank / Co.
?
What do you find interesting about this
Bank / Co. ?
Reflect your eagerness & enthusiasm. Highlight
the opportunities to learn, meet challenges, and
work in a personalised environment, opportunities
to meet people and be socially relevant. Neverstate negative reasons like no other alternative or
last chance.
How will the organisation benefit by hiring
you ?
Why should we select you ?
Highlight your strengths, skills and how thy
measure up to the job in question.
Why do you think you are ready for a more
responsible position ?
Elaborate your past experience and achievements.
Show your willingness to learn & shoulder more
responsibility for career growth.
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Tricky questions.
Possible Question Suggested points / tips for reply
What are your strengths and weaknesses ? Specify strengths suited for the job. Stateweaknesses, in such a way that they could be
perceived as your strength. Eg. Being Meticulous.
What did you like / dislike in your previous
job ?
Why leaving present job ? /
Evaluate your last Co
Never criticise the last job / employer / boss. State
their positives but that you are seeking better
opportunities / exposure / career growth etc. here.
Do you want your bosss job ? Reply you are willing to learn and shoulder greater
responsibilities, you are looking for career
advancement and willing to work hard for it.
How will you react to an angry boss ? Be tactful. Say there must be some reason for his
anger. You will reflect on it and correct yourself.
How will you react if your boss is a female ? Reply that females are not inferior to males.
Gender of the boss is immaterial
Suppose you differ with your boss, what will
you do ?
Reply that, notwithstanding any difference, you will
carry out the bosss instructions so long as they
are in conformity with organisations objectives,
framework & rules.
What are he qualities in people you do not
like ? / Identify your prejudices or biases ?
Reply highlighting your positives not liking
dishonesty, insincerity, irresponsibility, shirking
work, selfishness etc.
What is an ideal / dream job ? State requirements of the job you are seeking.
.On Behavioural & Situational questions.
Give an example of a satisfying work and a
dissatisfying work ?
Difficult situations in life or at work ?
When did you go beyond the call of duty in
order to get the job done ?
When you had to make important
decisions, what was it & how did you do it ?
They test personality, style of work, behaviour in
different real life situations. Be positive, tactful &
honest in reply. Describe situations briefly and
objectively, state your actions with justification and
action and what you learned from it. Be prepared
for supplementary questions.
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Situation when there was major
disagreement between you & your boss ?
How will you deal with a technically sound
but dissatisfied & disgruntled worker ?
As a new Manager, how will you build
rapport with your team ?
Stressful questions (Not normally asked in Bank interviews)
Sell me this pen or mobile (Showing total
disinclination to buying.).
What would you do if we do not select you.
?
Why do you think you are suitable for this
position?
Why should we take you?
To create stress in you, the Interviewers :
Do not respond to your greeting, Take time
in telling you to be seated, Pose rude
questions, Speak lightly of your
qualifications, Challenge your response
rudely, Remain silent for a long time after
your response, Rapid fire questioning, Pose
stressful questions. Etc.
They are usually asked for selecting to stressful
jobs like marketing, sales, HR etc.
Here, Remain calm and composed, Do not be
provoked, A deep breath helps. Be polite. Smile
and reply tactfully. Practice will help.
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GROUP DISCUSSION
Your Objective in GD
Convince the group with your views or accede to others views. It is not a question of winning or
losing. Important that the topic is discussed threadbare and a conclusion is reached by the group.
Purpose of Group Discussion What Recruiters Look for.
Leadership capabilities & building on others' strengths
Capability for coordination & ability to synthesize divergent views, capability for coordination
Listening skills
General awareness about contemporary issues
GD tests in the Candidate:
Ability of living & working in a group or a Team,
Interpersonal & Communication skills Expressing views & opinions, Organising thoughts,
Effectiveness in making yourself understood, Command of language & Fluency, How well-
versed in the topic, Tact & skill in dealing with others, Listening skills, Body language.
Analytical and Rational Thought ProcessAnalysis of the topic, Creativity / value addition
with new angles & perspectives, Relevance of examples, analogies, facts & figures used to
reinforce arguments, Ability to analyse & Synthesize views of others, Problem solving skills
to reach consensus.
Group Behaviour and Emotional StabilityAbility to work in a group for common goal, Body
language (Aggressive / unaccommodating ?), Behaviour under stress (Maintain emotional
balance & composure), Receptivity to others views, Flexibility & adaptability in GD
Dynamics, maturity of thought & action when dealing with others.
Leadership skills Ability to lead (natural style without being aggressive), Ability to seize
initiative in defining goals or reaching consensus, Thought leadership (new perspectives &
direction to discussions), Ability to emerge as informal leader to whom the group looks up.
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Types of GDStructured (Common), Unstructured
Types of topics for GD Factual (Based on General Awareness), Controversial (To test
maturity), Abstract (To assess creative Potential), Case Study (tests analytical skill, interpersonal &
coordination skills,)
Structure of GD
Initiation or Introduction of topic
Body of GD
Summarisation / Conclusion
Initiation of Discussion
High profilehigh loss strategy
Cover all relevant points of the topic
Be brief & lucid
Avoid jumping to conclusion
Avoid taking a stand on a controversial subject
Give direction to discussions, hint possibilities
Technique to Initiate
Use quotes
Defining Issues
Posing a questionto provoke thought process
Making a shocking statement
Quoting facts, figures, statistics from authentic sources.
Narrating a short story
Making a general statement
Body of GD
Floor is open to anyone to intervene and express views.
Do not be sarcastic.
Bring in new ideas & thoughts Try not to merely repeat someone elses point, but addnew perspective to it
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Build up relationships through interpersonal skills & body language.
Analyse issues critically & present them with logic and conviction.
Listen intently to others
Grasp their ideas and assimilate them to your line of thought. Participate actively
Summarisation or Concluding
Expected that someone in the group concludes the discussion.
Normally, a person emerges as a natural leader of the group and he concludes.
Hence, a scramble in the end to conclude.
Here, be pleasant and be prepared for interruption of contradiction by others.
Summarise what group has discussed and state the consensus in a nutshell.
Concluding a discussion is a high risk high reward proposition. If not done properly, it is
counter-productive.
To have successfully participated in the GD, not necessary, that you should conclude.
How to conclude / Summarise
Note down key points raised by all.
Dwell briefly on key points discussed, which led to the conclusion.
Do not raise new points.
Do not state your viewpoint only
Avoid dwelling only on one aspect.
Be brief and concise.
Ensure all important points are discussed.
Common Myths in GDMyth 1 - Initiating discussion is beneficial and important. Initiate only if you have a good idea of
the topic, are able to identify issues, can give proper perspective and direction to discussions and
can express your views with sound reasoning and logic. During discussions you have ample
opportunity to raise thought provoking ideas, giving new dimension and direction to discussions &
thereby impress the observer.
Myth 2 - Speaking More is important.- It is not the time, but quality of presentation, supported by
sound reasoning and analysis, that is more important.
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Myth 3 - If speaking for the topic, one cannot speak against it or vice versa. GD is not a debate,
where you should take a stand for or against issues and try to convince the opposing party, of his
views. In GD, you should integrate valid counter points of others, along with your own, to arrive at a
balanced conclusion.
Myth 4 - It is better to remain silent if one does not have knowledge about the subject..
Remaining silent, gives the impression that you are unable to speak, or have nothing to say. If the
topic is not understood by you, listen to others; soon you will get a fair idea and you will be give a
new angle and value to the discussions.
Myth 5. One should not repeat a point already discussed. You can repeat a point, even if raised
by another person, provided you can add value and make it more interesting and pertinent.
Myth 6. - Participants should speak in turn to avoid commotion. GD is not an elocution or debate,
where speakers speak in turn.
Myth 7. - Speaking loudly and gesturing aggressively shows leadership quality. Leadership is
based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. William Wood. Avoid
posturing a a leader, for it can be easily seen through by the observer and could go against you.
Myth 8. - Directing others to speak, shows leadership quality. Be a leader of thought and do not
resort to such gimmicks. It will be counterproductive.
Myth 9. - Should not take a stance against Society and ethically accepted norms of the Society.
GD is not used to assess your morals. What the observer looks for, are thoughtfulness, knowledge,
interpersonal & communication skills, logic, analytical powers etc.
Other important aspects in GD. Address the group, not the observer.
No cross talk among participants; talk to the entire group.
If names are known, Address members by names, else, as Friends, Friend and refer to
them as He or She.
If you have a lot to say, do not monopolise and take a lot of time. Be brief and allow others
to speak. You can elaborate later, as discussions progress.
Do not directly encourage another person to speak; but if he is being cut off by others, youcan suggest that the group hear him.
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If seated in circle, position is immaterial. But if in semicircle, or by the sides of a rectangular
table, sit as close to centre as possible.
It is alright to accept a point totally opposing your view, if that point is more logical.
Do not ask moderator to explain the topic; that shows ignorance. Wait for someone to opendiscussions; you will then understand.
Not necessary to stick to normally accepted line of thought. Coming up with something
radical, demonstrates creativity & originality; but be relevant.
Can use technical terms or jargons; but add explanations for the others with different
academic background, for a level playing field.
Be cautious not to hurt others feelings. Insensitivity to othersshows lack of maturity and
viciousness. Good command over language is advantageous; but will not compensate for lack of good
content. On the other hand, if your content and ideas are good, speak notwithstanding
command over language; you will get credit for logic and soundness.
Using examples elaborates your point; but avoid long stories.
A relaxed GGD is good; but humour may be out of place in a competitive environment.
Interim summary is good if discussions are not focussed.
Avoid slang / colloquial. Stick to English language only.
Be assertive without being stubborn.
If facts and figures are quoted, be as accurate as possible; +/- 5%.
Moderator can stop discussions abruptly if too noisy or below acceptable standards.
Alright to seek clarifications from a member. But do not do it to prove him wrong; it will go
against you.
Ideally, a conclusion should be reached; but time constraints may not permit. If conclusion is not reached, summarising can be done.
Voting is not acceptable. GD is not a debate.
If a topic is to be selected, do it by brainstorming.
Topics are general in nature, for a level playing field.
If someone is stubborn / aggressive, you may ignore him or tell him that his point is well
taken and that the group must go forward. But be tactful, to avoid disruptions.
Interrupt others only with respect.
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While holding your views, recognise right of others to their views. By listening to others
views, your views could be strengthened, / balanced / altered.
Express your views logically & rationally.
Preparation for GD
Pay attention to communication and interpersonal skills how you interact and
communicate with people around you.
Pay attention to pronunciation of words & phrases.
Assiduously build up vocabulary.
Talk to friends and well wishers in English; try to use words and phrases you come across.
Read newspapers and magazines on current issues daily. Capture highlights from year-end
issues.
Watch & listen to TV news, panel discussions & current affairs programmes.
Make notes on important matters.
Form groups of like-minded friends and actively discuss current affairs.