1. 1. GDs
• Being the initiator gives an edge. You finish quite a lot
of matter on the topic.
• Give & accept ideas courteously. Second opinions yet
expected to add more points/inputs with value.
• Giving a non-speaker an opportunity, triggers your
entry/ intrusion opportunity.
• Keep points short, crisp and simple.
• Contribute meaningfully, be slow and sure in
delivering politely.
• Substantiate with examples. Give solutions on the
topic –do not add hurdles or problems- no if’s and
but’s.

2. 2. GDs & PI:
GD is to gauge mettle, prior to further entry.
1. Communication skills (Vocabulary, pronunciation and élan style in
speech).
2. Academic awareness (Updated knowledge). & SME
3. World wise informed (global awareness).
4. Competence in working in groups (Team spirit) & Listening skills.
5. Dress sense & comfort zones (corporate and power dressing). First
impression influences.
6. Leadership qualities (take initiative, give direction to group, ability to
take group along, idea feeder, attaining the GD/topic goal)
7. Analytical abilities (examples, logic, relation to topic, adhering)
8. Clarity of thoughts …Conviction (strengths in discussion)
9. Flexibility and co-operative attitudes (approach & open to other ideas).
10. Interviewers/ Colleges need readymade employable candidates. It is
their pride with no extra effort from their side in future too. Check your
X factor.

3. 3. GD’s & PI
• Do’s
• Speak politely & pleasantly and politely to the group.
• Respect the contribution of every speaker.
• Remember that a discussion is not an argument.
Learn to disagree politely.
• Think about your contribution before you speak.
• Stick to the GD topic. Don't be irrelevant /digress.
• Be aware of your body language when you are
speaking.
• Agree and acknowledge what you find interesting.

4. 4. GD’s & PI
• Don'ts
• Lose your temper. A discussion is not an argument.
• Shout. Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.
• Use too many gestures when you speak. Gestures
like finger pointing and table thumping can appear
aggressive.
• Dominate the discussion. Confident speakers should
allow quieter students a chance to contribute.
• Draw too much on personal experience or anecdote,
remember not to generalize too much.
• Interrupt. Wait for a speaker to finish what they are
saying before you speak.

5. 5-Face the GD’s & PI’s
• 1st - talk Effective & Efficiently, assertive not
argumentative - Ability to convince by creating the
right impact & passion. Hold attention but do not
dominate- creates a positive impact.
• Be precise and clear. Evaluators look for
candidate’s knowledge on a given subject, hence
do not stray away or digress/ carried away by
others, stay focused.
• Panel watches your ability to listen and then
respond (logic). Listen carefully then proceed to
add your view. Your behavior in the group is also
judged whether you are a loner or a team worker.
• Keep a confident level head. Be calm. Speak to
express not impress.

6. 6.GD -TIPS
• Starting GD but not contributing later, gives an impression
that you started the GD for getting those initial brownies
earmarked for initiators.
• If you start a GD- you are responsible for putting it into the
right perspective/ frame/track, so initiate one only if you have
in-depth knowledge or wait and watch and then get into the
GD (safe to U/stand then contribute).
• Quotes - an effective way of initiating a GD.
Eg: “ Should the Censor Board be abolished?”
You could start with a quote: 'Hidden apples are sweet'.
• ‘Customer is King’ -You could quote this: ‘Sam (Wall-Mart)
Walton's famous saying, 'There is only one boss: the
customer. And he can fire everybody in the company -- from
the chairman downwards, simply by spending his money
somewhere else’.
• Most GD’s do not really have conclusions as the whole group
will never be in favor of one decision. Yet every GD is
summarized. One can summaries what the group has
discussed in a nutshell.

7. 7- GD’s
• Keep the following points in mind while
summarizing a discussion:
• Avoid raising new points.
• Avoid stating only your viewpoint.
• Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD.
• Keep it brief and concise.
• It must incorporate all the important points that
came out during the GD.
• If the examiner asks you to summaries a GD, it
means the GD has come to an end.
• Do not add anything once the GD has been
summarized.

8. 8. Do’s at a GD’s
• Be natural. GD is your chance voice your opinion.
The evaluator wants to hear you speak.
• Collect & collate your thoughts, before expressing
it.
• Seek clarification if you have doubts regarding the
subject before the GD begins if you have any.
• way of gaining attention & recognition, you have to
back up your statement by giving valuable
insights, or else all your efforts of initiating the GD
will be lost / in vain.
• Your BL reflects your mannerisms & attitude.
• Language skills – How you get your points across
clearly .

9. 9. GD’s
• Don't lose your cool if anyone says anything you
object to.
• Avoid extreme phrases like: `I strongly object' or `I
disagree'. ‘I would like to differ’
• Instead use phrases like: `I would like to share my
views on…' `What I see differently is’ . ' or ‘I see it
this way too,’ ‘Well your viewpoint is a new
learning for me today’, I would like to add..’
• Panel is looking for qualities: Good
Communicator, People and Inter-Personal skills,
Emotional maturity and Balance. The Clarity of
thought, Leadership, Inspirer, Alertness,
Creativity, Presence of mind, Problem-solving and
Team player abilities without alienating certain
members and achieving the objective of the topic.
• The ability to analyze see multiple perspectives.

10. 10. GD’s
• Some GD Faux Pa’s which may occur:
• Emotional Responses and outbursts- take
care you do not be reactive.
• Communicate with each and every candidate
present. While speaking don't keep looking at
a single member. Address the entire group in
such a way that everyone feels you are
speaking to him or her.

11. 11. GD’s Addressing in a GD:
• Do not address anyone by name, best to say Sir, Madam as
the gender maybe or address the group as Friends.
• Use formal language, not the language used in normal
conversations eg: words and phrases like " yeah”, “Ya”,
“yar", "chalta hai", "CP", "I dunno", “what I mean”, ‘You
know” etc. are out. Hindi just in case you want to make a
point clearer to be used rarely.
• Confidence and calmness while speaking out your
viewpoint are of help. See that you do not keep repeating a
point. Do not use more words than necessary. Do not
exaggerate.
• Work harder on your GK, be tuned in to current affairs,
regularly read newspapers and magazines.
• Your are on test as employer wants just the best – one who
he need not work on right from scratch. Articulate well,
generate ideas, do not sound boring, allow others into the
GD to speak, and adopt a stand on a given point/subject.
During the course of the GD this stand can even be
changed, giving the impression that you are open to
accommodate others' viewpoints.

12. 12.Do’s at the PI
• Also revert to slides 2 to 5. All information as given in
the GD about self and attire stands same.
• Ensure you have atleast 6 copies of your CV in different
files, to enable each one on the panel to have access of
one copy each.
• When handing over, please give the file with the
information or title facing the interviewer so that he just
opens up and ‘presto’ he can start reading.
• Flag/tag each attachment or certificate/annexure with
small coded alphabets eg: CV…. E.CERT- Educational
Certificates.…Exp. Experience Certs…. REF- Reference
letters

13. 13.Don’t/s at the PI
• If you do not have an answer, say so and
apologize- do not make up one- you will get
entangled too far.
• Do not fidget with your personal self or attire. Sit
with your Butt in the bucket of the chair when
asked to- not at the end of the chair which many
do – due to nervousness.
• Never hold a pen in your hand and speak- its
equal to digging our your interviewer’s eyeballs.
Or shows that you are being rude. So no props
in the hand.

14. 14-PI
General:
1. Tell me something about yourself.
2. Tell me 3 most important events of your life.
3. Give me 3 of your major accomplishments.
4. If you were to change an experience or two in life, what
would you change?
5. Describe yourself in 3 words.
6. What have you done in recently to reach your recent goals
you have set for your future?
7. What has been your most difficult task/experience?
8. How do you feel about working in groups? Do you tend to
play a particular role? (show understanding, value,
teamwork).
9. How much do you want to make in this job?
10.What are your greatest strengths/ Weaknesses?

15. 15-PI
11. What kind of superior/ Boss would you prefer?
12. What is your greatest weakness?
13. What does “success” mean to you?
14. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
15. What is more important to you Money or job?
16. Whom do you admire and why?
17. How long will it take you to make a meaningful
contribution to our firm?
18. What has been your biggest challenge?
19. What types of people rub you the wrong way?
20. Are you creative/innovative…give an example.
21. 21.Can you walk the talk.
22. Are you a trusting person, or do you reserve judgment?
23. Do you feel comfortable asking for help?
24. Do you get along with peers?

16. 16-PI
24. Have you ever worked with someone you didn't like?
25. Have you had problems getting along with others?
26. How do you get information from a peers?
27. How tolerant are you of others' opinions?
28. How well do you cooperate?
29. How do you influence someone to agree with your ideas?
30. Describe an important goal you have set and tell me how
you reached it?
31. Describe how you have been able to apply something you
learned from your degree program to a real-life or work-
related situation.
32. Describe a (recent) project in which you failed? What did
you learn from this?
33. Describe a (recent) situation in which you asked for
advice?
34. Describe a (recent) situation in which you asked for help?