In leaderless group discussion interviews, multiple-choice and sequencing questions are the most important part of the interview exam, so it is very important to learn these types of questions well. In the free discussion session, because the group members often choose differently, there are many and sufficient reasons, so there will be a competition for the right to speak in the discussion. In general, everyone wants the group members to come to an agreement with the same option they chose in the first place. As a result, free discussions are often very hotly contested, and even an embarrassing situation of stalemate.
Among the many options, what is the choice that can achieve a quick agreement?The idea of seeking common ground while reserving differences is very important. The so-called seeking common ground means that there is a basis for common discussion, and it is also a prerequisite for reaching an agreement. This requires discussion within a common framework, otherwise it will be difficult to reach an agreement without any focus of discussion. With the basis of seeking common ground, even if there are differences or disagreements in the discussion, it is possible to find a convergence of views during the discussion and finally reach an agreement.
How do you find a framework that everyone in the group can agree with?Here are three ways to analyze the concentration of options, classify options, and formulate standards. How to determine which direction to discuss needs to be based on the specific situation on the field. If there is an option in the personal statement that more than 80% of the people choose, you can directly use the concentration of options to discuss at the beginning of the discussion, and this option can be decided quickly. However, doing so can also easily lead to a situation in which a debate competition is held on the court and slow down the entire discussion process.
For example, in the personal statement, if you can classify several options or set standards for the question, and there are several people in the same group who classify the options or set standards like you, you can compare them with the group members and optimize them. However, in the actual examination room, the discussion of classification often takes up a large part of the time, because the classification of options can be carried out from different angles, some can be classified according to the subject, and some can be classified according to the chronological order (before, during, and after).
In addition, some questions require candidates to choose the three most important ones, while others simply and rudely divide the options into three categories and choose one from each category. This is not impossible, but some candidates will wonder: why can't I choose two or three items in one category?Therefore, in the discussion, do not blindly set standards or classifications, but depend on the situation in the examination room.
All in all, a framework of seeking common ground in a free discussion will improve the efficiency of the discussion, and even if there are differences of opinion in the examination room, the disagreement can be resolved within this framework, and finally an agreement can be reached.