What is Group Discussion and its Importance

• Group Discussion is a filtration tool used by some companies to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and skills they require in their members.

• Here,a group of candidates(6 to 12 candidates) is given a topic or a situation,given a few minutes to think about the same,and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.

• GD happens to be an important dimension of the selection process,especially by information technology(IT)companies.The organisations are typically on the lookout for candidates who are smart and communicative.During the GD,the panel members essentially evaluate the candidate's potential to be a leader and ability to work as a team member.

"Communication works for those who work at it"- John Powell