For competitive Examinations. Updated With Additional Topics The book would sharpen and enhance your competitive edge, making you 'Winners' in your chosen field. The book aims to augment your ability to effectively communicate your ideas, that include the right body language, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills, which are essential in today's highly competitive environment.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview is an important process in selecting people for different positions in any organization. In the present competitive environment, having domain knowledge in a particular subject is not enough, for getting a good job. Ability to effectively communicate, ideas, right body language, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills is essential and prerequisite to achieving the goal .This book aims to equip all with various important skills. · What is Group Discussion? · Recruitment · Interview · Preparing for the Interview · Setting the Right Tone · Interview Strategies · The Basic Interview Questions · 50 Zingers! · Clinching the Deal · The Art of Negotiation · Interpersonal Skills

Effective communication is of immense significance to all organizations as the professional world thrives on its capacity to be articulate and expressive, innovative and improvising. The book, based on the vast and variegated experience of the authors gathered while training thousands of aspiring professionals, discusses how to hone the career management skills such as writing good resumés, presenting oneself in job interviews, and making a good impression in group discussions. The text explains in detail all the elements of communication, for example, different types of speeches, group discussions and interviews. The book also deals with the art of developing a speech in a planned manner, preparing an outline, and writing catchy introductions and emphatic conclusions. In addition, it shows how to combat nervousness in a scientific manner, and use microphones and lecterns. KEY FEATURES : Gives a number of sample speeches, model interviews, model group discussions. Provides cartoons and illustrations throughout the text that make the book interesting to read. Gives tips to employ body language, audio-visual aids, humour, wit, and quotations. Contains in-depth discussion on communication anxiety and its management. Intended primarily for courses in public speaking, communicative English and managerial communication, this practical text should also be of great utility and worth to students who have to appear for civil services examination at the interview and those pursuing professional courses in their group discussion part. Finally, it would be of help to all those who wish to engage themselves in debates and public speaking.

Every good student’s dream is to get into the best professional course—management, computer, law or any other—and every graduate’s and postgraduate’s dream is to get the best job possible—in terms of both remuneration and reputation of the company. And for these, good performance in Group Discussions (GDs) and Interviews is so essential. What’s more, even if a manager or a senior professional wants to go up the ladder, he/she has to master the art of communication. This compact and concise book shows how the reader can excel in group discussions and interviews—all these with an accompanying DVD. This book gives the tools and techniques for conducting and preparing Group Discussions and Interviews and clearly explains all their components and the entire procedure. Besides, the book provides tips for effective participation and performance in GDs and interviews. The provision of a large number of examples and extensive practice material lends a practical flavour to the text. The book includes sample HR and technical interviews, brain-teasing questions, sample group discussion, and Case Study. Key Feature : DVD records mock GDs and interviews (good and bad).

Self-development and self-confidence are vital for success in any interview. This book will motivate and prepare students to successfully face their first interview by helping them to develop the necessary qualities and skills. It will also be useful for candidates seeking a change in their existing job. Key Features Provides an insight and understanding of the interview process Identifies the external factors that influence the interview process Identifies the internal qualities required for success Illustrates the role of motivation and communication as critical factors for success Includes exercises and tips on strategic preparation for success in group discussions and personal interviews

"The second edition of Creative Effective Groups provides an introduction to the study of small group communication, including the areas of group decision making, group problem solving, group dynamics, leadership, and team building. This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. This updated edition of Creating Effective Groups contains new sections on reducing speaking anxiety, increasing intercultural understanding - including the S.O.A.R. technique for intercultural awareness - and more. The book also presents new end-of-chapter exercises."--BOOK JACKET.