Dramatization is part of communication

Look at the speech which has been delivered by PM designated or we can say PM in waiting Mr. Narendra Modi at the central hall of Parliament yesterday, speech was emotional, full of drama, suspense yet communication was at it’s pinnacle.

Today’s news papers are in all time praise for him for his eloquent speech and thus his communication power as he has communicated loud and clear on his agenda in coming months.

Likewise MBA aspirants should learn and take cue from his speech that communication has to be such that must move the audience all the way and your message goes across not only well but accepted also.

For best communication, you need to dramatize a bit, voice needs to be modulated and you should speak with regular pauses with audible clear voice. 

GD / PI are the crucial tests for you on communication skills only hence, better to hone these skills with practice.

Only confidence will take you forward!!

It is aptly said that “It’s not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life; it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!”

Confident posture of yours is positive communication to others and you are perceived that way and your each action is appreciated.

MBA aspirants have everything to do with confidence, right from MBA entrance exams to GD/PI. Noteworthy situation here is that after you clear entrance exams and meet the cut off percentile for an institute then it is only your soft skill and confidence is judged.

The more you are confident; chances are bright that you will be selected for MBA admission.

It won’t be exaggeration to conclude that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.



Author: MBA Rendezvous

PI is for your selection and not for rejection!!

Personal Interview (PI) is that final stage of MBA selection and let’s keeps it top of mind that PI is the last leg of MBA admission process and aspirants get shiver in their spine with the fear of rejection.

Undoubtedly after having cleared MBA entrance exam followed by Essay writing, WAT, GD etc.  You will be invited for Personal interview which has to be cleared at the end.

It is amusing to know that selection panel also gets equally anxious and they are positively looking forward to right candidate so that their selection process is complete.

Personal Interview is not a rejection but selection platform and you need to continue with same gusto which you have been following till now because there is no substitute for confidence with positivity.

Experts advise that there is no harm to practice for PI and read PI tips so to succeed in achieving mission admission MBA 2014!!




Author: MBA Rendezvous

In GD you must keep composure

Group discussion or GD is second last test to assess your soft skills like communication, leadership, attitude, adaptability and body language.

Most of B schools will give you GD topic which might vary from area of sports to social behavior to politics to environment to economic reforms etc.

It is not essential to jump to opening sentences as the perception is totally wrong that who sever speaks first might get considered as leader.

On the other hand it will be prudent to wait for your chance and then speak with confidence and present your ideas which must be focused on GD

Many a  times it has been observed that GD group starts speaking  a bit loudly on the premise that others must listen you but in the bargain chance are high that group gets defocused and sometimes entire group gets rejected.

Experts advice to keep composure and speak whenever your turn comes and even if you wish to submit your additional point, you may interrupt but with permission of all members. This can only happen when you are having solid points and others are equally recognizing your way of handling the topic.

Read verity of GD Topics and develop points so to success in GD and achieve mission admission MBA 2014!!!

                                                                                  

Update your General awareness for IIFT

MBA aspirants who are planning to appear in forthcoming IIFT in November 2013 might note that you will be tested in current General awareness also besides your quantitative skills.

Questions on who is who or dates pertaining to historical facts may not be asked as that is history. Now you are expected to be updated with your surroundings hence, you must be updated with happenings nationally and globally.

Indeed you can raise your awareness with daily newspapers, magazines but current affairs program on radio will also be handy to analyze news.

General awareness topics should be read from all walks life. Be it sports, science, politics, economy, tourism etc. 

Besides clearing exam, GK topics gain you confidence which will be a base for facing GD & PI

Author: MBARENDEZVOUS.COM

You are supposed to be employable after MBA

Those who think that after having MBA degree they will be placed in a company with the networking facility of placement cell of Institute must forget this ideal scenario. 

Companies are demanding certain employability skills such as perfect communication power, adaptability skills, can do attitude and willing to learn more. 

Above skills have to be improved by yourself only and institute has already created learning environment for you in form of learning resources, case studies, visiting faculty and industry interaction programs.

Besides theory, by and large you are expected to understand industry scenario and with your own SWOT to explain and convince the selection panel that you are the right candidate for company.

Both GD & PI will be different during placement as you will be tested for those skills which you have adapted after MBA and you will be selected only on merits.

Author: MBARENDEZVOUS.COM

GD is crucial and final step for MBA admission

Most of the institutes use Group Discussions as the next step in the selection process after written examination.

That is the reason why Group Discussion has become so very important criteria for selection and rejection of candidates in institutes as well as during campus placements.

GD is basically a methodology used by an institution to gauge whether a candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its students.

Normally, the group of 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 some time.

 

GD Topics can be from a wide range of issues. It could be a topic on current events, business news, sports or anything very general. 

The wider your reading interests, the better prepared you will be to face the group discussion. A Group discussion tests how you function as a part of a team.

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Alertness and presence of mind is noticed in GD

In a GD you are required to carefully listen to the other person's thoughts and keep an argument, example or a supportive statement, fact, example ready to participate in the discussion.

This shows how alert you are, how much importance you give to when someone is putting his or her point forward. 

This also shows how good listener you are, at time, things turn up to be a mess when you feel that what is being said is not making sense. 

Don’t get irritated. Remember that you need to be calm and composed. Many times after a mess happening in a GD, candidates who are calm are selected. 

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Do’s and Don’ts at the Group discussion (GD)

Candidate must not look at the GD panelists & continuously keep eye contact with each member of GD batch. 

It is really good if candidate can take the initiative but it is very important to know the subject in depth failing which initiative will be lost like fluid and it will be futile and candidate may not be able to recover

Candidate should not interrupt to other batch members and it at all it is required then permission request should be put in a very humble manner for your putting views and at this time additional information should be added or supplemented

Speak politely and clearly. Use simple and understandable words while speaking. Don’t be too aggressive if you are disagreeing with someone. Express your feelings calmly and politely

  

Be confident. Do not try to dominate anyone. Keep positive body language. Show interest in discussion

Do not shout and speak just to increase your speaking time. Don’t worry even if you speak less. Your thoughts should be sensible and relevant instead of irrelevant speech

Speak less and listen more Pay attention to others. This will make coherent discussion and you will get involved in the group positively. 

Do not take it casually. No fancy and funny dressing. You should be comfortable while speaking in a Group.

Author: MBARENDEZVOUS.COM