GD is a very important part in campus placement.
It is a stage where most of the participants are eliminated and only
2-3 go in to the next round depending on the companies’ requirements.
Performing well in GD brings you closer to your dream Job.
In GD, topics of discussion could be
current affairs to test the knowledge of candidate or they may also provide a
case study.The topics depend from company to company and the job profile for
which the candidate is appearing for.
In situations where case study is given, it is
mainly to test the leadership capability of the candidate.
In case study related GD, 5- 10 mins is given by
the Panel to read and understand the situation given in the case. The participant
must utilise the time well to identify the crux of the situation.
Once the panel says to start, it is
not necessary that you must speak first. If the points are ready,
then you may start. If you are speaking first, then you must provide a short
glimpse of the case study and thereafter present your points of view.
Once you have presented your points of view, u
must provide a chance to other candidates to speak also. One key aspect is not
to speak all the time but to listen also. While listening to other candidates,
note down the important points conveyed. Also try using the words like, He/she
has presented an interesting point, but i would like to contradict/ contrast
and so on.
Try to be the leader in the group, but avoid
being dominating. Companies will not prefer people who try to dominate
things.
Also if you realise that the discussion is
moving out of context, then it is necessary that you poke in your nose in
between and convey the message.
You must present your points of view in between
also.
In each GD, there must be a conclusion. The main
objective of the case study is to conclude and arrive at a consensus as a
group. If the same is not done within the time allowed for GD, the group as
such fails and the company may not even select a single candidate as the team
has failed to arrive at the conclusion. So when you know that the clock is
ticking by, ensure that in last 10 minutes of the case study, conclusion is
arrived at. It is a critical part of the GD.
Try to show to the recruiters the leadership
qualities in you. Make your mark and you shall sail through. The rest I cannot
say as in reality, situations will defer from individual to individual.
