Group discussions are used by companies as an initial screening method to evaluate candidates for interviews. They assess candidates on their communication skills, ability to interact well in a group, open-mindedness, listening skills, how they present their views, leadership, analysis abilities, problem-solving skills, and confidence. The document provides tips for participating effectively in group discussions such as making eye contact, initiating discussion, allowing others to speak, speaking clearly, keeping discussion on track, having a positive attitude, speaking sensibly, and listening carefully to others.

1. How To Speak Properly
During Group Discussions
Group Discussions

2. Group discussion is the first criteria
for screening the candidates for
face-to-face interviews.

3. Why Group Discussion????
 First thing Group Discussion is used for
mass elimination! And second thing group
discussion selection criteria’s are based
on actual company requirements.

4. Do’s and Don’ts of Group
discussion:
 Keep eye contact while
speaking.
 Initiate the GD
 Allow others to speak
 Speak clearly
 Make sure to bring the
discussion on track
 Positive attitude
 Speak sensibly
 Listen carefully to others
 No need to go into much
details
 Formal dressing

5. 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.

6. 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.