HRsoc_Mastering GDs and Interviews

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Ability to lead the discussion in the right track. Clarity of thought and expression Aptness of Language Listening and probing skills Conflict handling Knowledge about the subject and individual

point of view Ability to create a consensus Openness and flexibility towards new ideas Data based approach to decision making


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Q. How do I take my chance to speak? Maintain eye contact with speaker, anticipate his

close

Link your point with his Agree then Disagree Attention catching phrases

Q. How to I communicate in a GD? Be crisp Eye contact with all except panel Fact Based, Avoid Individual Opinion


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Q How do I convince others and make them agree to my viewpoint?

Consensus is not the objective Convincing arguments will create an impact on the panellists, they

are the one who matter

Q. Do leadership skills include moderating the GD? No! Leadership reflected by : clarity of thought, ability to expand the

topic in its different dimensions, listening to others and probingthem to provide more information etc.

Q. How necessary is it to use examples for illustrating an idea? Helpful in elaborating your point Please remember to keep it short , nobody has the patience to

listen to long, drawn out examples


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Q. What constitutes a good summary? Keep it brief and concise. It must include all the important points that came out

during the GD If you are asked to summarise a GD, it means the GD has

come to an end. Do not add anything once the GD has been summarised Avoid stating only your viewpoint. Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD

Q. Should I encourage others to speak up? Only if very clear that he/she just not able to break

through to make their point Else avoid the risk of putting someone in the spot


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Q. Should we address the other participants by theirnames or their assigned numbers?

Avoid names or numbers Better to use pronouns such as "he", "she", "you" etc.

Q. How critical is my fluency in English to myperformance?

Command over English is certainly advantageous

Does not compensate for lack of good content. If your content is good, then even if your Englishmight not be great, you must speak it out, rather thanbe inhibited by lack of good English. You will get creditfor soundness of ideas.


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Q. What do I do if one member isvery stubborn and aggressive?

Ignore him and address theother members of the group.

Be assertive and tell him that hisargument is faulty.

Point out to him that his point iswell taken and that the groupmust progress further bydiscussing the ideas presentedby others.


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Do not use slang like Yaar, Princi, etc. Do not pepper your language with an accent. Do not use verbal tics such as Hmm, like, But, etc. Never bluff as the panel will easily figure out that you are an

accomplished liar. Never interrupt or finish a sentence for an interviewer. Never get defensive or try to rationalise. No negative words about anyone. Don't lose your cool if anyone says anything you object to. The key is to

stay objective: Don't take the discussion personally.

Always be polite: Avoid using extreme phrases like: `I strongly object' or`I disagree'. Instead try phrases like: One difference between your pointand mine' etc.


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Step 1: Know Yourself

a). Develop a complete inventory of skills, experience, and personal

attributes

b). Have a detailed list of activities that you have done (past jobs,

extra curricular involvements, volunteer work, school projects, etc)

c). Go through the list, and for each item ask yourself What could I

have learned by doing this? What skills did I develop? Whatissues/circumstances have I learned to deal with?

d). Skills fall into two categories -technical and generic. Technical

skills are the skills required to do a specific job. Generic skills are

those which are transferable to many work settings.


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e).Following is a list of the 10 most marketable skills. Notice that theyare all generic.

Analytical/Problem Solving

Flexibility/Versatility Interpersonal

Oral/Written Communication

Organization/Planning

Team Player

Time Management Motivation

Leadership

Self-Starter/Initiative


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a) What do you understand by Fin/Marketing/HR etc.

b) A comprehensive list of its sub-divisions.

c) Job roles, skills and experience required for each sub-division.

d) Map your skills from the inventory to the appropriateskills required in the division of your choice

e) Top industries in each division.


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a)Make a tentative list of companies visiting campus.

b)Some of the things you should know

What are its products and who does it serve? How is the organization structured?, What is its history? Its core values and vision, mission statement, Its industry

standing Have there been any recent changes, new developments?

c) Prepare Questions that can be asked: Try to think of questions for which the answer was not

readily available in company literature.


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Dont ask too many questions,Avoid sounding critical bymentioning negative information you may have discovered.

Sample questions:

What are the most significant factors affecting yourbusiness today?

Major current projects, Future developments Where is the greatest demand for your services or

product? What are the career paths available in this organization? Typical projects/timescales, Variety of work for summer

interns Where are previous graduates hired from campus?


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a) Know each word of your resume and have reasons and justifications foreach statement and why you have included it. Memorize it if necessary.

b) Be completely comfortable with the list of questions on personals handedout to you by the HR Society.

c) Prepare general questions to ask at the end of the interviewd) Work out clothes to wear.

e) Work out a strategy for dealing with stress

f) Keep up to date with the major news items.

g) Just chill a day before the process, no need to cram up anything on thelast day.

h) Get a good night's sleep before your interview. You will think moreeffectively in the interview if you have rested. Also, yawning will not

impress anyone


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a) Make a good entranceb) Body language -handshake, posture, eye

contactc) Greet the interviewersd) Smile, look relaxed, not tense but also not

too casual


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a) Be yourself

b) Be honest

c) If the interviewer is making small talk, participate. Keep your

answers short and positive

d) Most of all listen and understand what is being asked -you can take

a while to answer, dont be in too much hurry and risk

misunderstanding the question.

e) Control your nervous habits. Don't swing your foot, talk with your

hands (to an extreme), or fiddle with jewellery, buttons, pens, etc.f) Dont be afraid to ask for clarification

g) Illustrate your answers with examples.

h) Be aware of the interviewer's reactions. If he or she looks

confused, ask if you can clarify anything.


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i) Always expand. Never answer a question with a "yes"or "no.

j) The interview is an opportunity for you to sell yourself. Don't be afraid toblow your own horn.' As long as you can back up what you are saying withexamples which demonstrate that what you are saying is true, you are not

bragging. Third party observations can also be mentioned.For example, "My last employer told me that I was promoted because of how I

handled conflicts with clients.

k) Be very positive. Don't complain about and don't apologize for experience

that you don't have. Just sell what you do have and let the interviewerdecide if you have what he/she is looking for. Also, avoid negative words.For example, you would not say "I have a little experience...,"you would sayI have experience......

l) After you have said what you have to say -dont venture any further. Dont

drone. You just might say something foolish.


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Know when the interview is over readinterviewers body language

Thank him/her for his/her time If the interviewer offers his/her hand, shake it

firmly. Otherwise, it is fine to offer yours first.


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Its not the best candidate who succeeds

the best interviewee does!

Facing an interview is more of a talent than knowledge,which can be acquired. While your knowledge, academics,and other qualifications play a major part in the hiringassessment, the appointment is still very much based on the

judgment of the interviewer.


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