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GD & PI
by Challa Ramaphani on Jan 22, 2007 04:33 PM

To succeed in GD :
1. Take initiative
2. Do not divert the attention of the group from the main topic
3.Do not give just information. The inputs which you give must strengthen your point of view
4. Do not interfere when somebody was talking.
5. Add your comments at the end and intervene to add value to the GD.
6. Many people feel that they need not read for GD. One must read well before going to GD.
7. You have to be update with the current affairs and happenings all over the world.
8. Do not argue instead add value to your point of view by giving facts and data from reliable sources.
9. Understand the topic well before taking initiative to talk first.
10. No need to argue to prove your point. Just put facts forward.

To succeed in PI :

1. Dress well in formals to impress the Interview Board. Appearance counts a lot.
2. If you can you may lead the interview tactfully.
3. Do not give sweeping statements or unwanted commitments.
4. Hobbies and habits are also require proof.
5. If you just 'reading', you will be caught by the interviews about your reading habits. They will ask you about the latest books. Reading novels, mags is not a habit to declare. If anything is not your hobby or habit, no need to declare something or any thing just like that. One need not have hobby to boast.
8. Try to read the minds of the interviewers. If anybody gives the hint of having interest in cricket, you can lead the interview with a chat on cricket.
9. Be confident with your knowledge.
10. Do not hesitate to admit your mistakes.
11. Try not to over react.
12. Be cool.
13. Have a pleasant facial expressions.
14. Do not react with unexpected body language.
15. Express to impress.

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