Every one must have suggested you to prepare well for the CAT so that you can get into a good MBA school. So now you prepared well, scored good percentile and finally got a call for the next round i.e. Group Discussion. So what’s next? What if you don’t get through the GD round? Don’t worry here is a solution to your problem.
Honestly the written part i.e. CAT is the only component of the admission process which is in your own control. But in GDs, both the kind of group you are in and the topic you are given, play a significant role in how you would approach the discussion and how you will be perceived by the selection panel. But still you can win over this situation.
You should know how the panelists rate you!!!
They basically examine you in two aspects- content (matter or what you speak) and the process.
Tips during GD-
- Be calm and confident. Don’t let others dominate you plus don’t dominate others. Assurance, not arrogance is the mantra.
- Have a positive body language. Seem interested on what others are saying, don’t stare at the moderators. DON’T FAKE!!!
- Eye contact.
- Do some home works. Practice speaking in English fluently.
- Communication skills. You should be smart enough to communicate with your fellow students. You should be able to articulate your thoughts properly and you should also be able to understand what others are trying to say.
- Note down the points other speaking about.
- Starting the GD. This conveys a positive impression but make sure you start the GD only if you have understood the topic. If the concept is little hazy then don’t start. Its always better to be the third or the fourth speaker
- Closing the GD. Try and summarize the discussion at the end. If the group did not reach a consensus, mention that in your summary, but remember, DON’T force a consensus.
So now you know all the tricks of a successful GD. But at the end all depends on how you use your own intelligence, how smart are you and how you carry yourself.
