How To Face Group Discussions/personal Interviews At Management Institutes

How To Face Group Discussions/personal Interviews At Management Institutes

- John Pereira

GROUP DISCUSSION

A group discussion (GD) is a simulated exercise, where you cannot suddenly put up a show, since the evaluators will see through you easily. In this article you can find tips on GD and how to handle them to ensure a positive outcome.

How most group discussions work?

• Normally groups of 8-10 candidates are formed, no leader is chosen .each group is given a specific situation to analyze and discuss within a given time limit.

• The group may be given a case study and asked to come up with a solution for a problem.

• The group may be given a topic and asked to discuss the same. A panel will observe the proceedings and evaluate the members of the group.

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

The focus of a B-school interview can range from specific questions about your job to broad discussions on life. Approach the interview as a conversation to be enjoyed, not as a question-and-answer ordeal. It may be about your hobbies - your recent cross-country trip. This doesn’t mean that the interviewers are not serious. It just means that you’re being sized up as a person and a future professional and all your dimensions are equally important.

Try to be witty, charming, your natural self. Do not try to put on a fake mask. The interviewers will be able to see your masks through. Students, faculty, admissions personnel and alumni conduct interviews.