How to Succeed in Group Discussions & Personal Interviews by Dr. S.K. Mandal

Author:Dr. S.K. Mandal [Mandal, S.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mobilism
Publisher: Jaico Books
Published: 2013-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

B. Don'ts of a Group Discussion

1. Don't lean on the table. Sit straight and comfortably, and look up at each other.

2. Don't talk or whisper amongst yourselves after the interviewer has started introducing the topic.

3. Don't repeat exactly what another candidate has already said. You must have your own views and points to add.

4. Don't remain silent for long; you must speak and contribute to the discussion. Get into the discussion at the earliest opportunity.

5. Don't start with any argumentative statements. A group discussion is not for argument, but for contribution from each to add value to the discussion and to make it an enriching experience.

6. Don't cut short or interrupt anyone to enter into the discussion. Wait for the opportunity to enter. If the speaking candidate is taking too long, try to enter into the discussion by saying, "May I add some extra points to what you are saying?"

7. Don't simply say, "I agree with him." You must say something based on your own thoughts and views.

8. Don't try to dominate the discussion by intervening in everybody's discussion or by taking too long to speak or too frequently.

9. Don't stray away from the core issue(s).

10. Don't get angry or agitated because of difference of views with others.

11. Don't make any personal attack or remark. Remember that this is a team game.

12. Don't try to add any new point of your own (which has not been discussed) during summarising.

13. Don't show any sign of indifference during the discussion; be enthusiastic all through the discussion.

These are easier said than practised. Hence, apart from the contents of a discussion, a great deal of practice is needed to tailor one's behaviour and response in a group discussion.

8.4 Topics for a Group Discussion

Listed below are some illustrative topics for a group discussion. It is intended that the students involve themselves in 'do-it-yourself group discussion exercises on these topics as a part of their skill improvement programme. Some of these topics have been already mentioned in the exercise section on 'Public Speaking'.

1. Destroying the environment and ecological balance amounts to destroying our own future.

2. The hurdle to India's economic prosperity is not overpopulation but corruption.

3. The best thing that happened to independent India was not industrialisation but the 'Green Revolution'.

4. It is not intelligence but perseverance that leads to ultimate success in life.

5. Justice delayed is no justice.

6. Indians are not truly sports-loving people.

7. Our school educational system has outlived its utility.

8. Is India a land of equal opportunity?

9. Education is to impart skills and values to students. Discuss its success and failure in the context of the present academic environment in the country.

10. Westernisation is not modernisation of society.

11. The electronic media today is causing more harm than good to society.

12. Investigative journalism is more of mud-slinging than correction of socio-economic order.

13. A uniform civil code is a must to integrate India as one nation.

14. Indians should adopt English as their national language.

15. 'Brain drain' from India has caused more harm than gain.

16. Work education should be made compulsory in the school curriculum.

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