Effective Group Interview
Nowadays, it is observed that more and more employers are using group interviews in addition to panel interviews to select suitable candidates. Then what is group interview?
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Group Interview
It involves a group of candidates working together to solve a problem or agree a decision, simulating a working environment; or involves candidates to discuss or express ideas/opinions on a specific topic.
It is a valuable source of information on how group members behave in meeting/discussion and when working in a team.
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What does Group Discussion/Exercise Measure?
Influencing Skills
Interpersonal skills
Verbal Communication
Team Work
Leadership Skills
Quality of Contribution
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What is the format?
A topic will be given to the candidates for discussion. The duration will be normally an hour. Candidates will be observed by a number of observers during the discussion.
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The Role of Observers
Observe and record during the discussion
Classify and evaluate the qualities observed after the discussion
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Positive Behaviour in Group Discussion
Initiating
Clarifying
Encouraging
Active listening
Information and opinion giving
Harmonizing
Compromising
Summarizing
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Negative Behaviour in Group Discussion
Displaying aggression
Attention seeking
Blocking
Withdrawing
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Common Mistakes
Talk too much without active listening to others
Too conscious of the presence of observers
Merely act as facilitator and contribute little in discussion
Hesitate to disagree even with good reasons
Inappropriate non-verbal communication, e.g. volume of voice, facial expression, eye contact, posture, etc
Too nervous