2.

Performing
Arrive early
Maintain etiquette while entering the room and greeting the
panel.
Adopt appropriate posture while sitting or standing.
Be attentive and listen carefully to the questions.
While answering, be natural and confident. Be audible and clear.
Do not respond to the questions without thinking.
Avoid negative talks. Dont criticise your previous bosses or any
other.
Always be truthful and pleasant.
Thank each member before leaving the interview hall.
3. Follow up
Send a thanking letter to the firm for giving opportunity to
attend the interview.
Learn from the mistakes that you have.

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Appropriate use of Non verbal
Communication in Job Interviews
Dress appropriately and neatly.
Avoid loud perfumes, flashy jewellery. Minimize makeup.
Take a folder with all documents in proper order.
Keep smiling and be enthusiastic.
Have a firm handshake with the interviewer.
When greeting the interview board, smile and keep eye
contact.
Maintain confident posture.
Speak confidently with optimum volume
Dont argue with the board members.
Make sure that you close the door gently and do not leave
it ajar or slam

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Group Discussion
Formal, structured
discussion between a group
of people on a topic with a
view to reaching a
consensus.
GD helps to assess:
Communication skills
Team building capabilities
Analytical ability
Reasoning skills
Assertiveness and
interpersonal skills
Creativity, initiative & thinking
ability

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Differences between Debate and GD
Debate is a formal method of argument in which the
speakers take a particular stand and remain in it till the end
while GD aims at reaching a consensus.
The aim of debate is to win while that of GD is exchange of
ideas.
In a debate, speakers take turns to present the arguments,
while in GD participants express their opinions without
turns.
Defending and attacking are the norms in debate while
listening, reasoning and opinion sharing are the practices in
GD.
Debates are conducted to judge the communication skills
while GD is conducted to judge the personality.

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Ensuring Success in GD
Maintain comfortable sitting posture which
displays confidence.
Be respectful to others opinions.
If possible, be the one to start the discussion.
Bring the discussion back on track if the
discussion deviates.
Be mindful of body language and eye contact.
Speak loud and clear.
Have valid points when you speak.

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Do`s in group discussion

Modulate the volume,

pitch and tone.
Be considerate to the
feelings of the others.
Try to get your turn.
Be an active and
dynamic participant by
listening.
Talk with confidence and
self-assurance.
What Not To Do
1. Avoid constant objections to other
peoples arguments
2. Say no to a pessimistic approach
3. Dont insult other people, criticize
in a decent manner
4. Dump your jealousy or animosity
5. No irrelevant stories/personal
experiences
6. Dont be an attention seeker

7. Changed opinions

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