![]() GD & PI are being conducted by MBA InstitutesBy: MBA Rendezvous Now it is must for you to understand the nature of GD & PI as follows: Most institutes today are very clear about the skills and knowledge that they look for in a student while screening. This was not the case a couple of years ago. Group Discussion has been a part of the Selection process for admission into most of the top Business Schools. The skills that are usually assessed in a Group Discussion are: > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Skills > Leadership Skills > Motivational Skills > Team Building Skills > Tolerance > Clarity over Ambiguity > Divergent Thinking > Listening skills > Presentation Skills > Analytical / Logical skills So, it's important to assess your current strengths in all these areas and accordingly put efforts to strengthen your weaknesses. To prepare for a group discussion, keep track of happenings around the world. Being aware of current affairs and issues and happenings, which affect our lives, however remotely, shows a well-rounded personality. Make a habit of reading newspapers and magazines, watch interesting documentaries and profiles on television to get a wider perspective on issues. As an individual, your intelligence, general knowledge and core competencies are measured through the aptitude test. As a team player, your ability to lead and play in team is measured in the GD. For more on GD http://www.mbarendezvous.com/ The admissions process of some business schools requires that the MBA applicant attends a mandatory interview. These mandatory interviews are usually conducted as in person ones. If you are an international applicant and the business school has not been able to either send its representative or identify any alumni in your country to conduct the interview in person, the interview is conducted over the phone or through web conference. Again, an in-person interview is generally recommended as you can build rapport and use it to get feedback to determine your fit for the particular program. What does the PI tries to test? The personal interview process aim to test the 'views' expressed by a candidate during submission of the application or through a free-wheeling discussion around one's bio-data given in the application form." A few 'knowledge-dipstick' questions on one's basic academic background might also be fielded to assess the depth and accuracy of existing knowledge. A few basic General Knowledge questions may also be asked. B-Schools also give importance to consistent academic performance as it is indicative of academic discipline and ethos one is required to have to survive in the rigorous competition. According to experts, Personal Interview stresses on the following areas: > Goal Clarity > Knowledge > Communication Skills > Personality traits Read Personal Interview Tips http://www.mbarendezvous.com/ Read Group Discussions Tips http://www.mbarendezvous.com/ End
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