Make your CV stand out by entering a competition, award or prize

Competitions, prizes and awards are a great way for you to gain experience for your CV and often some cash or work experience. Many competitions require you to work in a team / produce innovative ideas / work to a brief / write a report, all great skills to put on your CV even if you don't win!

Most recently added competitions at the top. Many run every year, check entry and closing dates. This page is updated regularly as new competitions open, so check back!

  • Decrypt Your Future Solve cryptic clues. Each month a winner will receive a mentorship from Wiley Edge and £50 Amazon voucher. All entrants will be entered into a prize draw for an iPad bundle.
  • Undergraduate of the Year Various categories covering a range of degree subjects and communities. Each award is partnered by a prominent graduate recruiter who provides a fantastic prize for the winner, including a paid internship, trips abroad and other exclusive opportunities.
  • PepsiCo Dare to do more Compete for a 2-year rotational graduate program at PepsiCo by pitching your big idea to industry experts. Open to final year students and recent graduates.
  • L'Oreal Brandstorm Competition Annual competition to innovate the next generation of retail.
  • Go Green in the City Schneider Electric global business case challenge. Revolutionise energy management and gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies. Open to undergraduate or masters level students studying business or engineering.
  • WorldQuant BRAIN International Quant Championship 2024 Form a team and compete by building Alphas using historical market data on WorldQuant BRAIN (the simulation platform). 3-stage competition with $400K total prize pool and Global Final in Singapore. Open to all students, faculty or alumni. Teams can only be formed until May 15, 2024.

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