Airline/Aviation Job Preparation: Group Discussion

To secure your good position in the airline there are a number of Steps and Stages that you need to deal with. All of them will be discussed in detail by me in further posts. Today, I will state all the possibilities that can take place while you are in the Group Discussion Round.

The candidate, he/she will be judged on the basis of these parameters of Group Discussion listed below:

1.   Content

2.   Verbal Communication

3.   Non-Verbal Communication

Content

1.   Express the innovation of your thoughts.

2.   Arrange your thoughts in an appropriate manner.

3.   Always present a fact/quote with your presentation or speech.

4.   TRY to be relevant to the topic that you will be discussing.

Verbal Communication

1.   Your content should be delivered in very simple manner.

2.   TRY to keep it precise and short.

3.   PLEASE do not try to swim extremely deep in the ocean of THOUGHTS.

4.   Be practical with the points you add in your content.

5.   Try to maintain MODULATION in your voice.

Non-Verbal Communication

1.   Please keep in mind do not keep thinking about your BODY LANGUAGE just leave it free and straight.

2.   Maintain EYE CONTACT with not only the recruiter but also with all the members sitting beside you. (Remember the difference between maintaining good Eye Contact and Staring.)

3.   Control your HAND and LEG movements.

Now friends, candidate sitting in a different position should have little different template of introducing themselves and speaking during the group discussion interviews. Here are a few examples of How to introduce yourself to the Group:

Example 1

This is designed for those who would be initiating the group discussion either they are sitting at the 1st position and will Begin the interview first.

Steps to follow:

1.   Greeting

2.   Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on this ABC topic.

3.   Your name

4.   2 to 3 points about the topics.

5.   Your real-life experience related to the topic and Thank you once again.

Let us imagine “Sam” is a candidate in the interview and is sitting at the 1st position and is asked to begin the group discussion round by the recruiter.

Sam’s speech:

Good Morning Mam/Sir and everyone presents here. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on the topic of CAT vs DOG. My name is “Sam”. About CAT, cats are very witty and love the attention of their master. Also, they are very sophisticated. Whereas, DOGS are the most humble and trustworthy when it comes to keeping them as pets. DOGS are used by the police and the armies both as an investigator and bomb squad.

I really share a very good and memorial experience with my DOG called Sandy. He is with me since I was 12 years old and he loves playing with me and my sibling.

Once again thank you so much for giving me this great opportunity of speaking on these topics.

NOTE: You can use this template very easily for the minute or two given to you by the recruiter. Just make sure you speak accordingly as sitting in the first place is giving you an opportunity to set bars for others. If you follow this example well, then you must know that the rest of the candidates will be expected to speak in the same way as you did as it is unique.

Example 2

This is designed for those who would be sitting in the middle position of the group discussion and will start for their own only not for everyone.

Steps to follow:

1.   Greeting

2.   Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on this ABC topic.

3.   Your name

4.   Now here you can say that I totally agree with what our friend said that dogs are…Then two points from your side on both the CAT and The DOG.

5.   Your real-life experience or preference with reason…Thank You.

Kim‘s speech:

Good Morning Mam/Sir and everyone presents here. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on the topic of CAT vs DOG. My name is Kim. As one of our friends said that dogs are extremely loving and are used for security purposes, I totally agree. DOGS are very much loving and also they have fewer maintenance costs. CATS are also very beautiful and unique and I would for sure love to have a cat. And I am already owning a dog now from 10 years who have saved my mother’s life during an incident.

Thank you for letting me be a part of this beautiful discussion.

NOTE: If you follow this example well the recruiter will get to know that you really a wonderful communicator as you are not only bragging your points but also included your, team member.

Also, your trait of a team member can be highlighted here.

Example 3

This is designed for those who would be ending the group discussion either they are sitting at the very last position and will end the group discussion interview round.

Steps to follow:

1.   Greeting

2.   Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on this ABC topic.

3.   Your name

4.   We have reached the end of the topic and I totally agreed with whatever my team members said.

5.   Relevant Experience and Thank You.

John‘s speech:

Good Morning Mam and everyone present here. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on the topic of CAT vs DOG. My name is John. We have finally reached the end of the discussion of these wonderful topics of CAT vs DOG. I would like to say that dog is very lovable and loyal whereas Cat is best as a pet for working professionals like me. Yes, I own a cat as my pet her name is Roxy, and she is lovely in her own ways.

Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity to speak on this topic. Have a nice day.

NOTE: If you follow this template well the recruiter will get to know that you are well mannered as you are wishing him/her for a nice day, you are a team player and your great communication skills.

Real Experience Time

I got my experience in the first job interview of a Domestic carrier and the first round was none other than Group Discussion. I was excited and nervous both at the same time.

So I was the first position candidate that means I was sitting at the first and was supposed to begin the interview.

As the topic was announced we were given the topic and 1 minute time to think about what we want to speak. So I noted down everything I wanted to share very precisely.

As I started I followed example 1 not only I used all the points but also I told her incidence related to real-life experience and comparison.

And GUYS, I was selected.

My topic was The Effects of Social Media on our lives?

Conclusion

Guys these are three methods that are the best methods if used properly with the great communication skills hand in hand. All these templates can be proven helpful if we are ready to give your fear of communication.

All the Best.