Skills that recruiters want

Recruiters generally look for certain general skills in a potential candidate. They want the candidate to have the ability to get along with people, the ability to frame issues, the ability to defend one's stance, the ability to take initiative, the ability to be adaptable, the ability to think in one's feet, the ability to give ideas, and finally the ability to communicate.

These traits are generally grouped into four categories:

1. Knowledge

2. Communication skills

3. Team Dynamics

4. Leadership skills

1. Knowledge 

Having knowledge about the topic of discussion and the ability to discuss it in a logical manner requires the skills of framing, analysis, and argumentation. An in-depth knowledge of the issues under discussion and the ability to analyze the issue are expected from prospective managers.

Another important point to remember is that in group discussions, one's opinions on the idea do not matter. Rather, it is the balanced arguments that one puts forth that earn us credit from the panel. Thus, extreme positions should be avoided. 

2. Communication Skills 

Communication skills include two types of skills: expressive skills and receptive skills. Expressive skills include the traits and skills of a person that allow them to express themselves and their points to others. Meanwhile, Receptive skills include Listening skills. Listening is very important when an individual is in a direct conversation with someone important. Lack of listening skills would definitely negatively impact the perception. 

Use of Formal language, tone, and Vocal clarity are other areas where the aspirant can take steps to improve.

3. Team Dynamics

Oftentimes, group interviews are conducted to understand how a candidate would perform under pressure from their peers. The purpose of a group discussion is to test a candidate in group or team situations. However, in a group discussion one can influence others by use of knowledge, influence, expertise, networking powers, and empathy. 

Team skills are demonstrated by listening carefully to the views of others and disagreeing politely with them and by appreciating valid points of other participants.

4. Leadership Skills

With reference to a group discussion, leadership implies setting an agenda, taking initiative, and giving direction to the group. It is also about summarizing and allowing others to express themselves and their views freely. 

It is not easy to be a leader in a group as everybody belongs to same peer group and may resent individuals who assume leadership roles. The best way is to assume leadership is a natural manner without intimidating anybody. 

So basically these were a few skills that a recruiter might look for in a candidate in a personal or a group interview. The primary task of an individual is to understand the nature of the interviewer and of the company if they want to perform well in the Interview process.