Group Discussion (GD) is one of the elimination round in the interview process where five or eight participants speak about a given topic. Individuals are usually supposed to bring up ideas, solve problems or give comments, and try to draw a conclusion productively.
Initiation
- define the mean points in the topic
- state certain facts
- in my opinion / in today's world, ...
Agreeing
- I agree with my friend / I do feel the same as my friend...
- you're completely right
- I second you on that opinion
Disagreeing
+ I can't support your point of view
+ I think differently or I have a different opinion
+ I'm afraid that's not right
Partical Agreement
- I agree with you to some extent but...
- you're right however...
Interrupting
+ sorry to interrupt you there
+ may I say something...
Being interrupted
- Don't get me wrong
- Please let me finish
- As I was saying ... (return to your speaking)
Adding Points
- In addition to that, ...
- you made a good point but I'd like to add ...
Summary
- in conclusion / in a nutshell
- can we sum up by saying
- I would to sum up what we mentioned above
Common Tips for GD
- Maintain eye contact
- Initiating the discussion
- Allow others to speak
- Talk to the point
- Be sensible
- Good listener
- Positive attitude
Coda
When you're in the assessment process, undoubtedly,you should push youself forward and perform how you are outstanding. But in a group discussion, teamwork should be ragraded as first. Individuals try one's best to contribute to the team through thinking up ideas, promoting the gress, organizing the discussion and so on. If someone insist on his own performance, he may break the order of discussing and screw it up.
I have to admit that I'm less qualified to a leader in group discussions. But I always can make own contribution to my team by various means. Thanks to all the cooperative teammates and leader I met.