AMBABAI, JHANSI

SEMINAR REPORT ON: My Tips On Group Discussion

Submitted To: Mr. Jitendra Gupta Deptt: Computer Science
My Tips On GD: VAIBHAV ASTHANA

Submitted By: Vaibhav Asthana CS- Final Yr 0614510056

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A group Discussion consists of :

1. Communication skills 2. Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject 3. Capability to co-ordinate and lead 4. Exchange of thoughts 5. Addressing the group as a whole 6.Thorough preparation

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Why the GDs are organized?

1. To check the communication skills in a group

2. To check the confidence level in front of others 3. Your persuasive skills and ability to influence others 4. Your general awareness of the contemporary issues 5. Your command on the language 6. Your attitudinal traits like aggressiveness. Submissiveness 7. Your body language 8. Your assertiveness

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Why group discussion should be the first criteria for selecting software testers? Software tester requires communication with different people like team members, managers and customers. So interpersonal skill is very important for tester. Many companies and institutes are making group discussion as the first criteria for screening the candidates for face-to-face interviews. And there is reason too for giving huge importance for Group Discussion. First thing Group Discussion is used for mass elimination! And second thing group discussion selection criterias are based on actual company requirements. Communication and Group Discussion skill are two relevant soft skills that are must for software testers. Yesterday one of our readers mailed me about her problem. She is very good at work but when it comes to taking credit for her work, someone else is taking the credit.

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Making a good impression while speaking in meetings or interviews is the basic skill every professional should have. Lets see how you can make this impression. What skills are judged in group discussion?
How good you are at communication with others. How you behave and interact with group. How open minded are you. Your listening skill. How you put forward your views. Your leadership and decision making skills. Your analysis skill and subject knowledge. Problem solving and critical thinking skill. Your attitude and confidence
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Dos and Donts of Group discussion:

1) Keep eye contact while speaking: Do not look at the evaluators only. Keep eye contact with every team member while speaking. 2) Initiate the GD: Initiating the GD is a big plus. But keep in mind - Initiate the group discussion only when you understood the GD topic clearly and have some topic knowledge. Speaking without proper subject knowledge is bad impression. 3) Allow others to speak: Do not interrupt anyone in-between while speaking. Even if you dont agree with his/her thoughts do not snatch their chance to speak. Instead make some notes and clear the points when its your turn.
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4) Speak clearly: Speak politely and clearly. Use simple and understandable words while speaking. Dont be too aggressive if you are disagreeing with someone. Express your feelings calmly and politely. 5) Make sure to bring the discussion on track: If by any means group is distracting from the topic or goal then simply take initiative to bring the discussion on the track. Make all group members aware that you all need to come to some conclusion at the end of the discussion. So stick to the topic. 6) Positive attitude: Be confident. Do not try to dominate anyone. Keep positive body language. Show interest in discussion.

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7) Speak sensibly: Do not speak just to increase your speaking time. Dont worry even if you speak less. Your thoughts should be sensible and relevant instead of irrelevant speech. 8 ) Listen carefully to others: Speak less and listen more! Pay attention while others are speaking. This will make coherent discussion and you will get involved in the group positively. You will surely make people agree with you. 9) No need to go into much details: Some basic subject analysis is sufficient. No need to mention exact figures while giving any reference. You have limited time so be precise and convey your thoughts in short and simple language. 10) Formal dressing: Do not take it casually. No fancy and funny dressing. You should be comfortable while speaking in group. Positive gesture and body language will make your work easy. Follow these 10 simple rules to easily crack the GD.
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Some Do's for the GDs

1. Try to initiate the discussion if you can , it gives you some premium 2. If not, try to among the first four speakers. Once the fish market sets in your entry will be difficult. 3. Participate at least three to four times in a 15 minutes GD.

4. Discuss the topic in a spirit of joint exploration.

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5. Assert and protect your share of time from others. 6. Persist even you fail to enter the GD on a few occasions. 7. In a 15 minutes GD of 10 persons, a participation of 2 to 3 minutes is enough.

8. Your body language should be inclusive ( Smile , Open Posture , Leaning forward , Good eye contact and gentle Nod ) 9. Take care of your tonality of voice, pause, pitch , volume,intonation and voice modulation.

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10. Observe the correct timing of your participation. 11. Conclude the GD by highlighting the area of agreement among all participants , the majority view and minority view. Keeping such things in mind a good group discussion can be conducted.

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