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Management courses and group discussions are synonymous. There are various mock group discussions held by common entrance test examination centers and institutions. Your first time at group discussion is an enlightening process. Although with the new age transparency affecting in all types of communication one is able to access information easily. It is on ones own initiative that makes you read current affairs, know about the dollar rupee rate, inflation results and also about global warming.
General topics are need to be looked into to. Be well prepared and fibbing in interviews can get you in the tight spot. Firstly the resume you have presented is what speaks for most of yourself. Hence it is essential to write only about facts. The area of personal details which is mentioned at the bottom is the most important. Do not go overboard in stating something that may embarrass you. It true that sports and trekking will add value to your resume, but if that does not appeal you then mention your other interests like fine arts.
Often people mention singing and dancing as hobbies. This can be written as music or a particular dance form like Kathak or salsa but again based on true facts. Write about relevant details. If you are a commerce graduate and did a diploma in journalism mention the same as writing skills are the pre requisite to all management functions. Many times the interviewee prefers to keep the interview general and casual. It is to be always remembered that your are a candidate and hence smiling unnecessarily or an overtly relaxed body language can go against you. Do not take the interviewer for granted or pass judgments based on his age or accent. He is an achiever in his own right and hence on the other side of the table.
If the group discussion was something relevant to the company then keep the same stance of what you admitted during the discussion. Do not contradict yourself. Being neutral is a skill which one learns on the job and with loads of experience. Do not give an impression that you are a born leader as the management also requires do-er’s.
Keep your shoulders square and your head well placed. Think big but be humble with your expressions. It is perfectly fine to sip the tumbler of water placed before you but do not enter the room and immediately gulp the entire water. Closing the door behind you is basic manners.
Place your hand bag below the table and do not hold handkerchiefs or pens while being interviewed.
Passing the GD or group discussion is job half done. Interviews are screening times and hence do not mug up accounts or recite management principles. State your earlier professional experiences and give a clear impression of a genuine self. Do mention that you are a curious person and love to learn. Words like ‘er’, “ I don’t know’ , ‘ like’ , ‘ kind of, are annoying.
Choose good words and learn from your parents or elders about the latest words used in the corporate world. Be enthusiastic and under play your emotions. Emotional quotient EQ is what will win you the job!
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