There are tons of competitions out there, and if you’re thinking of entering one, we’ve got some reasons why you should do it while you’re still at school. Let’s take a look.
Build important skills
By entering competitions, you’re actually building up some pretty valuable skills. Having to stick to a deadline builds your time management skills. Writing and debating competitions are a great way to flex your communication skills. And even having the confidence to enter a competition in the first place is a skill in itself.
Looks great on your resume
We’ve spoken a bit about this before – if you haven’t had any work experience yet and are struggling to think of things to put on your resume, competitions can look great. They can show employers what skills you’ve learned, as well as showing your interests and that you’re willing to give things a go.
Find your strengths
Entering a variety of different competitions can help you really narrow down your strengths. You might find that you do really well in a STEM competition, spurring you on to enter even more competitions or picking STEM subjects to study at school. Competitions can also be a great way to show off your knowledge in a different environment to the classroom.
Be recognised for your talents
It always feels nice to get some recognition for things you’re good at (and you might even win some cool prizes too). Even if you don’t win, often you’ll still receive feedback that can help you improve in the future, as well as feel good about the things you did right.
Because they’re fun!
At the end of the day, a lot of competitions are just plain fun to participate in. You might find yourself designing a wacky new invention, working with your friends to start a business, or flexing your creative muscles. And you get the opportunity to meet new people and try new things, and in our books that’s always a good thing.
Ready to enter now?
Hopefully these reasons have convinced you to go out and start looking for a competition (or two) to enter. You can search our competition database and find heaps of opportunities, both for school students and beyond, on our website here.