A group discussion (GD) is a methodology used by organizations to evaluate candidates' personality traits and skills. In a GD, candidates are given a topic to discuss in a group for 15-20 minutes. GDs test a candidate's ability to work in a team, communication skills, reasoning ability, leadership skills, initiative, assertiveness, flexibility, creativity, and thinking on their feet. To succeed, candidates should take leadership roles, keep an open mind, speak with a moderate tone, avoid getting emotional, focus on body language, and listen well. Candidates should not constantly object to others, take a pessimistic approach, insult others, share irrelevant stories, or seek attention. The goal of a GD is to see