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The main motive of the group discussion or GD is to pick the cream participant and make them eligible for a personal interview. There are many qualities emerging from group discussion forums. Even during a job, there are brain storming sessions where the group readily gives or voices out their opinions. There is a convener or a boss who jots the valid points and by discussing them with his team he empowers them to participate in a decision making process. For e.g. there is a problem of staff shortage during the vacation period, the entire group can discuss going on a holiday to avoid hassles.
The mark of a leader is never losing composure, seeming formidable in all adverse conditions and also retaining a self esteem which is at a all time high. Human errors are obvious in growing and established organizations. The leader makes time to understand the merits and demerits of the organization and also establishes a work flow for smooth working of the organization. While at a GD a senior can easily point out a leader through his keen participation, body language, communication skills, opening lines and choice of words.
Group discussion is the preface to the personal interview and hence vital for passing through the same. Group discussion efforts are also done to get into a mass elimination round so as to lessen the efforts of the management and the candidate. One has to heed to a dress code that is neither too formal and definitely not casual. Dressing appropriately with minimal make up is necessary. Always make to visit the washroom to freshen yourself and manage to keep your grooming correct. Do carry a wash cloth. Non clutter look is necessary as appearance speaks a lot about your conduct in life as well as official happenings.
Initial fear at facing in crowd and speaking in public is easily overcome by participating regularly in exposures and also reading aloud. Practice a little before the mirror and notice your own body language. Hunched shoulders, awkward sitting posture, too much of animated hands is what your style had been and that’s exactly where you need to change. Practicing to speak is also necessary. A leader speaks clearly, coherent and for the mass and not just the class. Use minimum phrases only to highlight something important. Jargons are not comprehended by all and articulate using other synonyms.
A leader is clear in his vision, knows what he wants. Homework doing is essential or else the entire day looks like a circus arena. Jotting down points i.e. diarizing key functions is very important as one gets busy being a leader there are small things when things get missing. Staying organized in your personal life is also important as a this reflects clearly in your personality. Holidays are rejuvenation time and a leader personally advocates the same and considers the same options for his staff.
GD efforts clearly signal a leader. All appointees are not directly given the position to lead, but the beginning is done by speaking well at the GD. Personal interviews are definitely the last recruitment stage and here preparation is necessary. Make an agenda to win and be natural. Success is an ongoing process and does not stop at a Group discussion level.
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