Last Updated on August 17, 2018 by Bharat Saini
If you are thinking to crack group discussions (GD) and interviews for government jobs, it is very important to be patient and calm. Going for group discussion or an interview has always been a nerve-racking experience. Everyone gets nervous when it comes to interview or a GD. There are many things, which will be running in your mind before preparing for GD or Interview, likewise, what questions can be asked by interviewer? What are their rules and guidelines? Which competitive exam books should I choose etc? Why to panic, if you are prepared well ahead? Just relax! You need to overcome the nervousness.
What is the role of GD and Interview in Government Jobs?
Group Discussion and Interview play a significant role in choosing the best candidate amongst all. Group Discussion is broadly used along with the personal interview for the final selection of candidates. Candidates recruited through the procedure of written examination are called up for the Interview and Group Discussion.
Some important Preparation Tips for GD and Interview
Group Discussion and Interview is announced for screening the candidates. Here we have discussed some of the best preparation tips for GD and Interview.
Abreast yourself with topics
The candidates coming for group discussion or interview should keep them abreast with some latest topics of current affairs, arts, sports, literature, historical events and other important events etc. In a group discussion the group of candidates any topic will be given for discussions. Essentially it may be on current affairs in the group discussion. In the interview the similar topics may be put before the candidate being interviewed to respond by putting his point of views on that.
Work on your voice modulation
Voice modulation plays a significant role in Group Discussion or interview. You should have control over your voice. While talking, keep up a pace, and don’t be loud or quick or low. Before showing up for the GD, one should deal with his voice modulation.
Develop Communication Skills
Candidates coming up for an Interview should work hard to improve upon their communication skills to interact in an effective manner. In Group Discussion or interview, the presentation of thought in an organized way puts the candidate in a better place.
Enhance your logical and Analytical Skill
Interview and Group Discussion are conducted to examine the presence of mind. There will be some tricky questions in the Interview and GD which are required to be answered logically.
Groom your personality
An individual appearing for GD or interview should groom his personality. A positive and calm behavior is what the interviewers expect from the candidate.
Be confident
Confidence of an individual plays an important role in group discussion and interview. So, on should clear about what he wants and what he has to say.