1. FBLA Competitive Events
Tips & Tricks for Student Success

2. Types of Events Objective Events Objective and Prompt Prompt Only
Ex. Accounting I, FBLA Principles & Procedires
Objective and Prompt
Ex. Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Prompt Only
Ex. Impromptu Speaking, Client Service
Presentation Only
Ex. Introduction to Business Presentation
Presentation and Prejudged
Ex. 3D Animation, Community Service Project
Interviews
Job Interview, Future Business Leader

3. Objective Events STUDY STUDY STUDY
Align student learning to target competencies
Ask State Adviser for DLC or SLC standards output
Let’s you target exact areas that student may need additional help in

4. Objective and Prompt Test score is the most important
Review objectives and competencies
Target different team members
Cover basic answer outline within 3 minutes
Judges will start to score you at this point
Cover in detail immediately following
Nod in agreement with statements made by fellow teammates
Make eye contact with judges the entire time
It is okay to direct contact to engaged judges at certain times

5. Prompt Only Practice with sample prompts
Time management is key
Create a basic structure and stick to it
This will keep students from panicking in the prep room
Remember, if applicable, to engage the judges
If they are having fun, you can to!

6. Presentation Only PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE Engage the judges
Include humor (when appropriate)
Make effective use of visual aids

7. Presentation and Prejudged
Prejudged is the most important
Score will determine if you advance to performance at SLC
Name and upload files appropriately
This is the “handshake” from performance events
Sets the tone for judging
Actually show the work
Don’t do screenshots for everything
You did the work so showcase it!

8. Interviews Resume Cover Letter One page only
May make second page references
Cover Letter
Consistent header with resume
Highlight 2-3 skills from job description in detailed, bulleted list
Use a real signature

9. Additional Resources Available online from FBLA Marketplace TestFrenzy
DVD recordings of National Finalists
Full study resources with sample tests
TestFrenzy
Sample tests
Sample prompts
PA FBLA (Group 4 in downloads)
Student reviews of tests and prompts