Is HR discussion and GD same also If not what is HR discussion?

Answer 1

HR Discussion and GD are vastly different.

Group Discussion is being extensively used along with personal interviews for the final selection of candidates. It plays a main role in selecting the best among the best. Having scored high marks, students who get selected for a higher/another course or employment are placed on a par - on equal footing - based on their age, qualification and experience. It becomes necessary to conduct further screening for choosing a few among many. It is here, the Group Discussion plays an important part. It helps in choosing the socially suitable candidate among the academically superior achievers. It is one of the best tools to study the behavioral and attitudinal responses of the participants.

Rightly speaking, Group Discussion is more a technique than a conventional test. In fact, it is one of the most important and popular techniques being used in a number of personality tests. It is a technique or a method used for screening candidates as well as testing their potential. It is also designed as a situation test wherein a sample of a candidate's group worthiness and potential as a worker comes out quite explicitly

HR Discussions revolves around assessing the candidate for the right fit and is aimed at selecting the candidates with the right attitude. HR interviews reveal both positive and negative aspects of the candidate. It also covers negotiations in the areas of compensation & benefits package, role / designation etc.