Elections
are just around the corner! Your National Executive Council brainstormed a
great list of tips and advice when running for office – on any level!
General
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Pick
a professional outfit that makes you feel confident and shows your personality.
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Always
wear a smile, it's your best accessory.
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Calm
down. Nothing is worse than a sweaty candidate.
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BE
CONFIDENT! No matter what happens, do your best and own the moments you're
given.
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Have
fun! That's always the most important aspect in anything you do in life. Make
it fun and memorable!
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Let
your nerves be motivation. We often assume being nervous means we are scared.
Don't let nerves dictate your outcome! Let nervousness be motivation to want to
succeed.
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Decide
in advance who will be with you for letter drops. You'll need a support system
regardless of the outcome.
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Practice
meeting new people. If you’re at a restaurant, just walk up to people and start
a conversation. Afterwards, you can let them know that you are just learning to
be more comfortable with starting conversations with strangers.
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Really
understand why you want to run for office. Being an officer is a lot of work
and you have to know why you want to keep working.
Test
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Be
as knowledgeable as possible! Study, study, study.
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Study
anything and everything about the organization, it's not about passing a test,
it's about becoming an FCCLA expert.
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Don’t
just use flashcards or study sheets – get creative. Have a friend or family
member randomly quiz you throughout the day. Answer a question on a randomly
placed post-it note every morning as you get ready for school, or in between
class periods!
Speech
·
Have
a good speech! Your speech is an opportunity to show off your personality so
make it fun and make sure it addresses the topic.
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Practice
your speech as if you were presenting it in front of hundreds or thousands of
people, make every time you say it beneficial!
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Practice
your speech in front of a mirror.
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Start
memorizing your speech very early. You can never have enough practiced it
enough.
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Always
practice your speech slowly and clearly, don't rush - even if you're nervous.
Interview
·
Be
yourself. The voting delegates want the best representatives to work as a team,
if that's you, then you will be fine!
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Before
your interview always give yourself time to relax and clear your head.
·
Don’t
be nervous – everyone (including your interviewer) wants you to succeed!
