BUILD SOMETHING THAT LASTS
Career Development
The skills you build as a contestant translate directly to the workplace. Learn how to recognize them, describe them and use them.
Preparing for a competition builds skills that employers value: communication, discipline, teamwork, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure. Recognizing those skills is the first step toward using them in your career.
Name your strengths
Make a list of what you have done during your preparation, from public appearances and fundraising to community projects and media work. For each one, write down the skill it demonstrates and a specific result. These become the backbone of your resume and your interview answers.
Keep learning
Whether you are pursuing a degree, a trade or a profession, keep investing in your education. Short courses, internships and volunteer roles can all add experience and open doors. Ask people in careers that interest you how they got there.
Keep a professional online presence that reflects the person you want employers to meet.
Find mentors
A good mentor can offer perspective, introductions and honest feedback. Seek out people whose work you admire, be respectful of their time and stay in touch as your career grows.
