Q1.

What are the Do's and Don’ts of a Group Discussion

Do’s -

1) If you start a discussion, first give a brief context about the topic.
2) Be calm and speak confidently
3) Modulate the tone and pitch of your voice.
4) Speak precisely and to the point.
5) Use some statistical figures or facts in your points .
6) Don’t repeat your points again and again.
7) Be attentive and listen to others. Try to maintain a flow of communication.
8) Think before you speak.
9) Use gestures to express when appropriate.

Don’ts

1) Don’t start the discussion if you don’t know much about the topic.
2) Don’t interrupt in middle when other is talking.
3) Don’t talk too much if you know the topic very well.
4) Don’t be submissive or shy
5) Don’t go off the topic
6) Don’t ask irrelevant questions.
7) Don’t be aggressive or insult someone.
8) Don’t get intimidated just because a speaker before you has given good points.
9) Don’t give biased or any political answer

Q2. Discuss the various Do's and Don'ts of a Personal Interview

Do’s –

1) Greet the interview panellists.

2) Study the company, its history, work and its recent activities.
3) Dress formally and in simple light colours.
4) Be Confident.
5) Be honest and truthful.
6) Be polite.
7) Be precise when speaking.
8) Control your body language

Don’ts –
 1) Don’t enter the into the room without knocking.
2) Don’t sit until asked.
3) Don’t fidget and move your hands.
4) Don’t blabber if you don’t know the answer. Don’t go on taking for too much time.
5) Don’t interrupt the panellists.
6) Don’t be overconfident.
7) Don’t give one-word answers.
8) Don’t say anything negatively about anyone, e.g. boss, company, etc.

Q3. Write a short note on the topic and discussion which happened in one of your own GD

during the lecture

GD occurred during the session of Anup Sir.

Topic – Atma-nirbhar Bharat is end of Globalisation?

Atma nirbhar bharat package of 20 Crore was announced by Prime Minister Modi. The slogan was –
Vocal for local. It was announced to support Indian economy during pandemic situation of Covid -19.
It was 10% of GDP of India.

Points that were mentioned were –

It will strengthen our economy and support MSMEs by means of loans and support labourers.

Feeling of Nationalism is spread among the masses because of this scheme.

This scheme will support the economy of the nation in the pandemic situation.

It will make India self-sufficient.

Health care Industry sector will get a boost. For examples, Vaccines made in India are being
transported to other countries.

Encourage the set-up of manufacturing of raw materials.

This scheme will bolster India’s role in Globalization.

As, China is one of most important players in supply chain management, all economic activities
came to a halt because of lockdown during the pandemic. The global supply chain was hit badly.
Thus, it provides an opportunity to India.

There will be reforms in agriculture sector through Kisan Credit cards.

It is similar to Make in India scheme.

It was a healthy discussion. We came to a conclusion that Atma nirbhar Bharat scheme goes hand in
hand with globalisation.

Q4. Discuss the appropriate body language for a GD/PI

Appropriate body language for a GD/PI –
1) Sitting posture should be correct and candidate should be attentive.

2) Be an active listener.

3) Using hand gestures helps put emphasis on your points.

4) Controlling your facial expressions is important.

5) Showing agreement by using simple gestures.

6) Modulating the tone and pitch of your voice.

7) Being confident when expressing your views.

8) Being presentable makes a good impression.

9) Don’t slouch or be casual or have a careless attitude.

10) Don’t fidget.