Scared Of GD & PI (HR Interview) - What To Do?

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  AbhishekBiswas

  me too felt uncomfortable very much facing situation like this . tried a lot but stuck always at particular moments . 😔
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  Ramani Aswath

  Overcome Fear in a Job Interview by Ron Kurtus - Advance in Your Career: School for Champions
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  *pushkar*

  Correct. Another point of fear in GDs is Lack of interest/knowledge. Like i don't have interest in politics so always get scared in GDs when i get any politics related topics.
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  AbhishekBiswas

  Sometimes its difficult to synchronize with the other members , too. In cases where unknown topics given its difficult to control the flow .. in my case I often stopped and got blank .
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  In a group discussion, never try to 'control' anything. You're expected to make your point so that it adds some value to the ongoing discussion. A topic could either be unfamiliar to 'you' or the whole group. In that case, try to pick up your points from what others are saying and build the discussion. Be participating and keep your ears open to others. You don't have to 'prove' to be better than others.
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  AbhishekBiswas

  sorry but want to add a thing ... what if the points I thought already told by someone else .
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  AbhishekBiswas

  sorry but want to add a thing ... what if the points I thought already told by someone else .

  You don't have to make unique points all the time. Of course, if you have something unique to say - nothing beats that. But someone already made the point you wanted to make, then you could elaborate it; add examples, experiences more information etc.
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  graphite

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  Thank you very much your guidance will really help us to crack GD & PI.😀
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  aarthivg

  *pushkar*

  Correct. Another point of fear in GDs is Lack of interest/knowledge. Like i don't have interest in politics so always get scared in GDs when i get any politics related topics.

  My personnel experience, It was an off campus, So I don't no any of the team member's in GD. All where sitting as if they are so strict, having a rigid face(9 member's). I thought its going to be tough. Then the HR came inside and asked,had lunch? I was the first person to say 'NO' and said I feel very hungry. He smiled and said to introduce yourself.( just name and college). Then asked what is GD. Everyone started talking about what is GD. That discussion itself, was for 10 minutes. I thought, After completion for this discussion. They will leave. But my judgement was wrong.😲
  
  Then, The HR told us to choose topic on our own. I was saying foreign investment, economic policy, management rules, etc... Everyone was against it. One guy said, Lets discuss about ragging. But I was against it. At last the HR itself gave the topic "corruption". Everyone discussion was about lokpal bill and 2G scam. And rules to be followed. Again I was speaking against all of them. Giving out lot of statistical data's. And this discussion took place for nearly 45 minutes. ( But still it not yet over)
  
  Then, we were given separate topics. My topic was Why students prefer abroad for higher studies? To be true, I don't have any idea. So I spoke generally about the quality of education, finance And I said directly to the HR, I don't no much about it.( for 5 min)
  
  The rest of the topics are why girls are better in studies than boys? development of technology? ...
  At last GD ended.
  
  
  
  P.S: At last while leaving the room, HR called me alone and said, You are the most talkative girl I have seen.
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  sarathus6

  aarthivg

  My personnel experience, It was an off campus, So I don't no any of the team member's in GD. All where sitting as if they are so strict, having a rigid face(9 member's). I thought its going to be tough. Then the HR came inside and asked,had lunch? I was the first person to say 'NO' and said I feel very hungry. He smiled and said to introduce yourself.( just name and college). Then asked what is GD. Everyone started talking about what is GD. That discussion itself, was for 10 minutes. I thought, After completion for this discussion. They will leave. But my judgement was wrong.😲
  
  Then, The HR told us to choose topic on our own. I was saying foreign investment, economic policy, management rules, etc... Everyone was against it. One guy said, Lets discuss about ragging. But I was against it. At last the HR itself gave the topic "corruption". Everyone discussion was about lokpal bill and 2G scam. And rules to be followed. Again I was speaking against all of them. Giving out lot of statistical data's. And this discussion took place for nearly 45 minutes. ( But still it not yet over)
  
  Then, we were given separate topics. My topic was Why students prefer abroad for higher studies? To be true, I don't have any idea. So I spoke generally about the quality of education, finance And I said directly to the HR, I don't no much about it.( for 5 min)
  
  The rest of the topics are why girls are better in studies than boys? development of technology? ...
  At last GD ended.
  
  
  
  P.S: At last while leaving the room, HR called me alone and said, You are the most talkative girl I have seen.

  finally did u got the job? pls guide me also..i've enough knowledge in everything..but the problem is in that atmosphere i feared. so the words are stucked in my throat...how can i overcome that situation?
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  sarathus6

  finally did u got the job? pls guide me also..i've enough knowledge in everything..but the problem is in that atmosphere i feared. so the words are stucked in my throat...how can i overcome that situation?

  I understand your fear, but if you can do what I am going to tell, you'll have a great success.
  
  Try to start the GD. In this way, you'll direct the discussion towards the points which you're familiar with. Not to forget, there are extra points for starting. I've noticed from personal experience that all the hesitation remains until you've not spoken anything. Once you speak even one sentence, you'll become much more comfortable to speak more. So forget everything and think like the speaking your first sentence is the biggest motive of your life. To speak out the first sentence would be the most toughest part, but once its done, it'll just become candy for you. Its ok if you cannot start the GD, the world doesn't end here. Just inaugurate yourselves in GD as soon as possible.
  
  And never ever oppose or favor any topic just to highlight yourselves ( where others have opposite opinion than yourselves). Only do it if you're confident that you've enough information about it, otherwise you'll get own3d miserably.
  
  A GD prior to interview is very necessary. If you pass the GD, your confidence will just skyrocket and you'll just have next to no fear in facing the interview.
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  aarthivg

  sarathus6

  finally did u got the job? pls guide me also..i've enough knowledge in everything..but the problem is in that atmosphere i feared. so the words are stucked in my throat...how can i overcome that situation?

  Ya, Got placed. Only thing is that, Be confident. No one is going to eat you up. Script your mind, If you fear, you will lose. And start participating in debate section.😀
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  sarathus6

  Thank uso much...i hope it'll help me in interviews..if any doubts may i post questions to u?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  sarathus6

  Thank uso much...i hope it'll help me in interviews..if any doubts may i post questions to u?

  Post them in reply to this thread.