A Group Discussion is a vital tool for selection

The best way to start dealing with the subject of Group Discussion is to answer the most basic question: What is a Group Discussion, and where is it used?

A Group Discussion is, as the term implies - a discussion by a group of people. What is significant is that the discussion involves a free exchange of thoughts and ideas among members of the group. Group Discussion are largely used in the selection process for entry level jobs and for admission into institute of higher education, where there is a high level of competition. Group Discussion, however, are not the only tool used. Interviews too are a well established selection technique. The number of participants in a group can vary but the group will seldom be smaller that 8 people or exceed 15 people. In most cases a topic or a situation will be given, and the group members will have to discuss it for a short period of time, usually between 10 and 20 minutes.