Canara Bank has recently announced that Group
Discussion will be a part of the selection process for final selection of Probationary Officers. It is likely
that a few more banks will also conduct group
discussions as a part of selection process. As always we will urge you to
prepare well in advance for your bank
exams. We are providing here you some useful information about group discussions.
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What is a
Group Discussion? The term suggests
a discussion among a group of persons. The group will have 8 to 10 members who
will express their views freely, frankly in a friendly manner, on a topic, which will be given by the conductors of the discussion. Within a time limit of 20 to 30 minutes, the abilities
of the members of the group are measured.
Do’s &
Don’t of a Group Discussion
Do’s
ü
Make original
points & support them by substantial reasoning.
ü
Listen to the
other participants actively & carefully.
ü Whatever you say,
must be with a logical flow, validate it with an example as far as possible.
ü
Make only
accurate statements.
ü
Be an active and
dynamic participant by listening.
ü
Talk with
confidence and self-assurance.
Don’t
ü
Being shy
/nervous / keeping isolated from G.D.
ü
Interrupting
another participant before his arguments are over.
ü
Don’t make fun
of any participant even if his arguments are funny.
ü
Don’t engage
yourself in sub-group conversation.
ü
Don’t repeat and
use irrelevant materials.
Body
Language
Positive body language is extremely important in
Group Discussion. Here are a few suggestions.
ü
Eye expressions
are very important. Don’t look here and there & have direct eye contact
while talking with somebody. If you are looking around desperately with shifty
eyes it also indicates you are looking for help and cues to speak something.
ü Hand & toes
movement also indicates your confidence level. Drumming the hand & itching
on your nose show your nervousness. Toes if pointed to the ground indicate
anxiety.
ü Wear comfortable
clothes and be yourself. If the interiors are not air conditioned, sweating can
be uncomfortable and also unsightly. Wear a good pair of shoes and socks.
ü Do not cross
your arms or your legs. Be natural and sincere is the final key to success.
We will keep giving you more and more insight about
Group Discussions, we will also suggest you relevant topics for the upcoming
Group Discussions.
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