SOFT SKILLS

ABHISHEK RAI
ESL PRACTIONER
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Day - 1: Ice Breaking Session

Day-2: (Professional) Introduction

Day-3: Group Discussion

Day-4: Group Discussion

Day-5: Vocabulary and Pronunciation

Day -6: Mock Interview Preparation - I

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Day - 7: Mock Interview Preparation - II

Day - 8: Mock Interview Preparation - III

Day-9: Mock Interview Preparation - IV

Day-10: Mock Interview Preparation - V

Day-11: Resume Building & Sharing

Day-12: Culmination Day

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Day-4: Group Discussion
 Why GD is Important?
Group Discussion (GD) rounds test the awareness, preparedness, communication
skills, analytical skills, logical skills and leadership skills of applicants.

It is very important to qualify the GD round in order to qualify for Personal

Interviews (PI).  
 Initiate, Lead and Conclude

By beginning a Group Discussion, you not only get an opportunity to speak but
also get to grab everybody’s attention.

Beginning a GD gives you an edge over other candidates as you get maximum
uninterrupted time to share your views and p skills to the examiner as other
participants are still busy in understanding the topic.

Also, while initiating a Group Discussion, you should not state the wrong facts or
stammer.
 How to Start a GD?
Communicate fluently – If you are starting the GD, make sure that you present your views
fluently. Try not to stammer as being confident about your point-of-view is of utmost
importance.

Relevant content – It should not seem that you are starting the GD just for the sake of beginning
first. Your points should be relevant to the topic and must grab the attention of the participants.

Questions and quotes – You can also start the GD with a shocking statement, question,
quotation, definition or facts. All these things can be used to present your take on the subject in
order to lead the GD further.

Time efficient – If you are indeed planning on starting the GD, make sure that you do not over
elaborate your points. Present your views in the most precise way possible as the evaluators are
not looking for a story.
 How to enter the GD in the middle of the
discussion
Listen intently – In case you are planning to start the GD, keep your ears open and observe what the other
speakers are talking about. Listening not only gives you positive marks but also gives you an insight on
what the other participants think about the topic and you can prepare your points accordingly. It is
immensely helpful if you don’t understand the topic.

Target the low points – There are high and low points in a GD, i.e. when the discussion is at its peak
(high) or when the contestants have concluded their point (low). You have to target the low points and
glide into the discussion effortlessly.

Continue where the participants have left – When a participant is done putting up his or her point, you
can jump into conversation and talk about why you agree or disagree with their points and put forward
your views.

Express dissent – Putting forth unpredictable points is a crucial part of the GD. If you have a different
take on the subject or have something new to present, you should put it forth very clearly with reasons.
 How to stay active throughout the GD
Bring new ideas – To maintain your place in the GD, you will have to express points about the topic that
the other contestants have not mentioned. This will help you get the attention of the GD regulator and
score some extra points.

Be perceptive – In case you don’t have any new ideas, you can present a different perspective on the
points that the other participants have presented. Share your views about the points that have been talked
about so far in a different light to present your point-of-view and support your argument.

Stay on track – You can also make your come-back in the discussion by bringing the discussion on track
if it is deviating from the topic. This will help you to lead the discussion and nail the group discussion.

Be convincing – You can also convince the other participants to get back in the discussion. Eye contact,
agreement and body language are the best tools to win the favour of other participants and lead the
discussion in the direction that you want.
 How to conclude the GD
Summarise all the points – The best way to conclude is to summarise all the points that you have
discussed in brief and present your final take on the subject being discussed.

Be concise – Make sure that you don’t drag your conclusion. Keep it as short as possible and try to
mention the points clearly. Don’t mention any new point in the conclusion just support what have already
spoken about.

Closure argument – Make the closure around the main idea of the topic and be direct. Don’t beat around
the bush. All your points should build up the conclusion.

The most important thing to remember about the GD is to not mention any figures or data unless you are
absolutely sure about its accuracy. You should not stay quiet in the GD for too long. Active participation is
of utmost importance. While putting your points, try not to appear like a dominator, allow other people to
speak. Don’t attack people while speaking and maintain a calm aura through the discussion.
 GD Topics for Engineering Students

Will E-commerce dominate physical stores?

 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

E-learning – Pros & Challenges

 GD Topics for Engineering Students

75% attendance is too much for engineering

students
 
 GD Topics for Engineering Students

Can Artificial Intelligence replace Human

Intelligence?
 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

Is Technology making us less human?

 
 GD Topics for Engineering Students

Is Technology rising Unemployment rates?

 
 GD Topics for Engineering Students

Impact of ‘Internet of Things (IoT)’ on our

lives
 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

Do deadlines destroy creativity?

 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

Work from home – Pros & Cons

 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

How will 2020 shape 2021?

 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

Lessons for the world from COVID-19

pandemic

 
 GD Topics for Engineering Students

Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on

Global Economy

 
GD Topics for Engineering Students

Impact of Technology on Jobs

 
 GD Topics for Engineering Students

Will artificial intelligence take away jobs?