going for the win: preparing for competition in fbla-pbl
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Going for the Win
Preparing for Competition
General GuidelinesMembership Dues
DeadlinesFBLA – March 1PBL – April 15
Follow State Handbook Guidelines
Know the guidelines for your event
Be aware of items on rating sheet
Objective TestsOnline vs
Scantron
100 multiple choice questions
Examples:Networking
ConceptsHospitality
ManagementAccounting
What Should I Study?Internet Searches
Variety of Textbooks
FBLA & PBL Competitive Events Study Guide (purchased through FBLA-PBL MarketPlace)
Ask others who took the same event the previous year
What Should I Study?Online Reference Guide - www.fbla-pbl.org
youtube.com/fblapblinc
What Should I Study?Online Reference Guide – www.fbla-pbl.org
FBLA: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Competency: Consumerism
Tasks /Performance Indicators
1. List sources of consumer information.
2. Identify rights and responsibilities of consumers and list ways to protect consumer rights.
3. Explain the function of organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.
4. Analyze the characteristics, motivations, and behaviors of consumers.
5. Interpret financial elements to determine impact on consumer behavior.
6. Describe the use of advertisements and other marketing strategies.
7. Explain the importance of comparative shopping.
8. Describe the difference between a promotional and a clearance sale.
Test Taking Tips
Interview Events Job Interview
Send or bring number of required copies of materials for judges (resume, letter of application, job application)
FBLA—Merit Corporation is a fictitious company
PBL—a company of your choice
Apply for business or business related job you will be qualified for by end of year
Interview Events continued
Future Business Leader (FBLA) & Future Business Executive (PBL)Send or bring number of required copies of materials
for judges (resume and letter of application)FBL – highlight your FBLA involvement, leadership
positions, conferences, awards, etc.FBE – highlight your PBL involvement along with your
work experience
Future Business Teacher (PBL)Resume and Letter of ApplicationLesson Plan
Interview Events continued
Preparation HintsGoogle sample
interview questions All interview materials
should be error freePractice handshake and
eye contactPractice mock
interviewsPrepare questions to
ask at the end of the interview
ReportsRead guidelines and
review rating sheets
Common Mistakes (point deduction)Report cover incorrectBinding incorrectTypographical errorsOver 30 pages (or
whatever the page limit allows)
Not following the order of the rating sheet
Reports continued
Cover Musts!Name of Event—Community Service ProjectName of SchoolState NameDate—2011-12Card Stock coverName of students if applicable
Business Plan (FBLA)Small Business Management Plan (PBL)Business Financial Plan (FBLA)
Report Binding Spiral or Ribbon binding No plastic covers or 3-ring notebooks
Collaborative Tests/Role Play Performances
Team events requiring written test and performance
Team work
Designate a leader of group
Top teams advance to performance
Interact with the judge in performance
Performance Event TipsSpeaking Events
Public Speaking – 4 or 5 minute, prepared topic
Penalized if 30 seconds under or over
Notes permitted but DON’T READ
Present in front of podiumTie topic back to one of FBLA-
PBL Goals
General TipsEye contact, hand gestures
Performance Event Tips Introduce yourself with
name, school, state
If using equipment, be prepared to present if equipment fails
Make sure everyone participates if team event
Practice good eye contact and looking confident
Vary your voice quality
Smile
Stay within time limit
Additional PointersTechnology Events—any software package
may be used
The scenarios found in the CMH change yearly
Let your adviser know early in the year what competition you want to take
Performance—practice in front of the mirror, in front of your classroom, advisory boards, etc.
Competition Day
NEW! 2012 Worldwide Competition Microsoft Office
Sponsored by Certiport
3 slots for FBLA-PBL qualifiers
Open to students ages 13-22
Finals in Las Vegas, NV, July 29-August 1
Start practicing now to be the best – perfect scores and time is essential!
www.officecompetition.com
National Education Startup Challenge
Sponsored by U.S. Department of Education
February 1 – May 1, 2012
nesc.challenge.gov
QuestionsIf we run out of time and are not able to
answer your question, you will receive an individual e-mail response.
Contact us anytime at [email protected]
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