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Group Discussion and Personal Interview
- 1. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION PRESENTATION TOPIC: ‘Explain the process of recruitment through interviews and group discussion with the mechanism involved in it. Also, explain the role of body language in ensuring success in the interview by illustrating its effect.’ Amit Kumar IAnkit Ahlawat IArshadKhan IHimanshu Saini IMayank Gupta IVipin Rawat
- 3. “discussion among a group of candidates or people” WHAT IS GROUP DISCUSSION ?
- 4. ROLE IN RECRUITMENT Communication Skills Leadership Skills Listening Skills Behavioral Skills Reasoning Ability Creativity and Confidence.
- 5. EVALUATING COMPONENTS Knowledge Communication skills Group behavior Leadership potential
- 6. • Understanding of the topic gives you wide analytical perspective • Originality of your ideas and Approach to the topic contributes toward tour success in the group discussion. • Evaluation is keenly based upon how he thinks not on what he thinks . • Problem Solving Skills are essential . Knowledge
- 7. • Communication skills is more important as without expression, the knowledge is of no use. • Clarity of thought and expression is major evaluating factor. • Listening is as important as speaking in a GD. • Flow of language must be smooth. • Non verbal communication Play a major Role. • Body language is a major Component. Communication Skills
- 8. • Behavior of an individual in a group setup is a key evaluating component. • Active participation in group is key to success. • Put your views and ideas efficiently. • Showcase your qualities by actively participating in the group . • Cooperation is useful in Groups. Group Behavior
- 9. Types Of Participants The Initiator The Data Giver The Criticizer The Supporter The Questioner The Traffic Policeman The Leader The Spectator The Summarizer
- 10. • One who initiates the group discussion • Initiator believed to have more in depth knowledge and better understanding about topic. The Initiator • Plays the role of a data giver provides all the statistics and data relevant to the discussion. • Seems to be a ‘talking newspaper’ or ‘talking journal’ The Data Giver • Plays the role, in which they contradict or criticize the points that others make. • This kind participants may not bring sufficient and impact points of his own. The Criticizer
- 11. • These participants play an opposite role to the criticizer. • These participants do not make sufficient and impact points of their own. The Supporter • Rather than make points of his own, the ‘questioner’ asks others questions. • The participant seems to almost play the role of an interviewer The Questioner • Tries to control the flow of other participants. The Traffic Policeman
- 12. • She/he must try to initiate the discussion and provide a structure to the discussion. • The Leader must give adequate examples to support his views and could try and manage the ‘flow’ of the discussion. The Leader • He/she does not make any contribution, except nodding their heads or saying ‘Hmm’ almost to themselves. The Spectator • This person tries to summarize the discussion at the end. • The summarizer incorporate all the important points spoken and it presents in a brief and concise manner. The Summarizer
- 13. • The panel evaluates a candidate’s personal skills which allow him to prove himself as a natural leader. • The success of any team depends to a larger extent on its leader. • A good leader should neither be very authoritative nor submissive but must be democratic. Leadership Potential Assertiveness Emotional stability Objectivity Self-confidence Decision making Discretion Initiative Good communication skills Patience Persuasiveness Adaptability
- 14. Expectations Of The Panel Team player Reasoning Leadership Flexible Assertiveness Initiative Creativity (out of the box thinking) Inspiring ability Listening Awareness
- 15. Structure Of Group Discussion • No Of Participants • No fixed rule or standard to decide no of participants • Generally there are 8-15 participants in a GD. • Seating Arrangement • In such a way that everyone can talk comfortably, usually in a round table manner. • Allotment Of Topic • Generally any current issue of regional , national or global importance is selected as topic of discussion. Sometimes participants may chose their own. • Time For Preparation • In some GDs specific amount of time is allotted for preparing and organizing ideas but in some case no such time allotted.
- 16. Show good group Behavior. Be as natural as possible and don’t try to be someone you are not. Be alert always. Keep cool and calm. NOSTUESO (No One Speaks Twice Unless Everyone Speaks Once) What to do in Group Discussion Do not hesitate to initiate. Keep eye contact while speaking. Encourage non participants to speak. Speak Clearly and Confidently. Make sure to bring the discussion on track. Listen attentively to others.
- 17. What not to do in Group Discussion Do not monopolize the conversation or talk too much Do not interrupt anyone while they are speaking. Do not argue with anyone. Do not debate with anyone, while the group looks on. Do not repeat what has been said; be attentive; try to develop on ideas expressed or give out new ideas. Do not commit grammatical errors while talking
- 19. • Personal (usually face-to-face) interaction between the interviewer and interviewee. • Two way assessment and decision making process. • Final step of assessment • Subjective in nature. Might or might not be accompanied by objective assessment.
- 20. Interviewer(s) Interviewee • Verify the Information obtained in previous steps of recruitment • Obtain additional information • Share companies expectations more clearly • Establish mutual understanding/compatibility • Showcase the Potential • Ask questions regarding both parties expectations • Assess organisation compatibility for oneself
- 23. Credential verification questions Experience verification questions Opinion questions Behavioural questions Competency questions Brainteaser questions Case questions Dumb questions
- 24. Why do you want to leave your current job Tell me a little about yourself Out of all the other candidates, why should we hire you? What can you offer to our organization? Why do you want to leave your current job? What are your biggest strengths? Why do you want this job?
- 25. Introduction: The First Impression Character and Moral Principle Personality Technical skills level required for the job offered Background: Relevant Work Experience Professionalism and Etiquettes Communication Skills
- 26. •Do your homework •Arrive early •Dress properly •Do smile •Do a firm handshake •Make eye contact •Outline your achievement •Explain/exemplify your responses •Parting Greeting •Follow-up •Network
- 27. Don’t dress casually Don’t ask salary Don’t leave your phone on Don’t lie Don’t eat drink, eat, chew etc. Don’t speak too soft or too loud Don’t try to be too cool (tell jokes)
- 28. • Flexibility • Subjectivity • Empathy • Non-Verbal Cues Capturing • Comprehensive Understanding • Further probe/Clarification • Biases • Stress • Mimic: Great Interview is not equal to great employee • Time Consuming • Financial Resource Consuming
- 30. WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE? A type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviour, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information.
- 34. EYE CONTACT keeping eye contact with the person you are talking to indicates that you are focused and paying attention.
- 35. FACIAL EXPRESSION Conveys the emotional state of an individual to observers.
- 36. POSTURE Conveys information about Interpersonal relations. Personality traits such as confidence, submissiveness, and openness. Social standing.
- 37. GESTURE Includes movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.
- 38. APPEARANCE
- 39. IMPORTANCE Reflection to your personality. Points to whether you’re a good speaker or not. Shows whether you have a professional stance or not.
- 40. Displaying that you are attentive Showing that you are a keen listener Implying that you are eager to put forth your own views Showing that you are mature as an individual or rather like child
Editor's Notes
- 1.In simple Terms its Meaning is…..
- Basic idea of group discussion is to bring out the best of the candidates in terms of these skills.
- https://www.scribd.com/document/290383947/Personal-Interview-Definition
- https://drexel.edu/scdc/professional-pointers/interviewing/interview-types/
- https://collegegrad.com/jobsearch/mastering-the-interview/the-eight-types-of-interview-questions
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