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Your data skills tell a story - now it’s time to show it.
Introducing Your Data Story, a Fabric Data Days Dataviz Challenge open to data professionals of all levels. This contest theme is all about you: build an interactive resume (CV) using Power BI that highlights your skills, experience, and unique data journey.
Whether you’re a seasoned data professional or just starting your career, this challenge is a chance to sharpen your storytelling skills, grow your Power BI expertise, and create something that will truly help you stand out in your job search.
Important note: the entry period for this contest is now closed. But! It's never a bad time to create your own data story using Power BI. Feel free to contribute your data story in the contests gallery, just know that it will not be eligible to win.
🎯 Your Mission
Your challenge is to design a Power BI resume that’s both insightful and interactive - turning your professional experience into a compelling data story.
Think beyond a traditional CV. How can you use visuals to show growth, achievements, or impact over time? How might filters, tooltips, or interactivity make your journey come to life?
We’ve provided a sample file to help you structure your data and get inspired, but using it is completely optional - you can build from scratch if you prefer.
A nice, easy way to start, without using the sample file, is to download your resume directly from LinkedIn.
💡 You’ll need a PC to use Power BI Desktop, or you can upload the starter file to the Power BI service and build your visuals online (requires access to the Power BI service).
🏆 Prizes
Top entries will receive:
- 🎁 Exclusive Fabric swag
- 🎤 Featured entry on the Fabric Commuity
- 💬 A one-on-one mentoring session/coffee chat with Microsoft MVP Elena Drakulevska - whether you want tips to improve your submission, guidance on data visualization best practices, a redesign walkthrough, or even data career advice, you'll have lots to talk about with Elena!
And of course, all participants will walk away with a stronger portfolio piece and new Power BI storytelling skills.
🧑⚖️ Judging Panel
Submissions will be reviewed by our panel of Microsoft MVPs and data visualization experts, Kerry Kolosko and Ben Ferry. Learn more about the judges!
📋 Scoring Criteria
Entries will be evaluated on:
- Insightfulness - How effectively your visuals convey meaning or tell your story
- Visual Effectiveness - How clear, engaging, and easy to interpret your report is
- Creativity & Innovation - How unique and inspiring your approach is
- Accessibility - How inclusive and user-friendly your design feels
Learn more about community contests are judged in our How are entries judged blog post.
Important note about your resume - please be careful about inclusion of personally identifiable information that you do not want advertised broadly on the internet. For example, including your email address in your contest submission could expose you to unwanted spam. You'll of course want your email in a real resume, but think carefully about what you include for the purposes of the contest. If you'd like to include an email, feel free to use a placeholder (like name@email.com).
🕒 Key Dates - the entry period is now closed
- Contest opens: Nov 4 at 8am Pacific
- Submissions due: Nov 25 at 11:59pm Pacific
- Winners announced: December 4 at 8am Pacific
💡 Tips for Success
- Use visuals to tell your story - not just list your experience.
- Focus on clarity: make your dashboard easy to explore and understand.
- Add interactive elements that let viewers learn more about your work.
- Keep accessibility in mind - choose color combinations and layouts that are inclusive.
🚀 How to Enter
- Download and review the sample file (optional).
- Build your Power BI report showcasing your interactive resume.
- Submit your entry in the contests gallery*
*Check out Sahir’s article on how to submit a great contest entry
📺 Check out the recorded kickoff
- Learn about the contest and dataviz in Power BI from experts Shannon Lindsay and Elena Drakulevska
That’s it! Once submissions close, our judges will review entries, and winners and judges favorites will be announced!
🔍Resources
Did you know, the Power BI community has created step-by-step tutorials to help you build your interactive resume? If the thought of this challenge overwhelms you and you don't know where to start, or if you need a little inspiration, please check out these tutorials created by and for the community:
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Valerie Junk: Power BI Resume Design (SVG with Template) - PorcuBI
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Chris Wagner: Kratos BI
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Fernan Espejo: Solutions Abroad
- Microsoft Power BI Trainer Sean Chandler: Sweatpants BI
Your story deserves to be seen - and Power BI is the perfect canvas to tell it.
Show the world your journey, creativity, and skill in Your Data Story.
***Read the official contest rules.
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