The following is a complete list of brag sheet questions. Most of these items do not belong on a resume; these are the more personal and interesting elements of your background. The information here becomes the basis of your strategy, or business school brand.
- List all languages of which you have knowledge (including very little knowledge), and note degree of proficiency.
- Where have you traveled and/or lived? List continents, countries and interesting cities including within your native country.
- List all organizations with which you have done volunteer work. This can include one afternoon at a soup kitchen ten years ago, or a deeper involvement.
- List all of your interests and hobbies.
- Are you a member of any community organizations?
- List all extra-curricular involvement during college, no matter how brief the involvement.
- List all awards or honors that you have received in college, at work, or otherwise.
- List three work projects that have been most interesting to you.
- Describe a time you failed.
- What is your biggest weakness?
- What are your greatest strengths?
- Describe at least one “defining moment” in your life. Think about experiences, books, conversations, etc”¦ that have greatly impacted you and made you rethink your current path or future goals.
- Have you had to overcome any personal or professional hardships?
- Have you done any public speaking (at work, school, etc”¦)?
- Have you ever been promoted at work? If so, elaborate below.
- Have you ever supervised anyone at work or in an extra-curricular setting?
- What are your computer skills?
- Are you married? Do you have children?
- What are your favorite books?
- What’s your favorite song, movie, board game?
- Have you ever started up a business ”“ large or extremely small?
- What interpersonal qualities do you believe make you unique?
- Have you published anything?
- Do you have any patents?
- Do you participate in any sports? Have you run a marathon? Are you part of a basketball league?
- What part of the world are your parents and grandparents from? What is your cultural heritage? Does your family have any unique traditions?
- What are your short term career goals (directly after graduating from business school)?
- What are your long term career goals (where do you see yourself in ten years)?
- What are your primary reasons for wanting to earn an MBA?
- Have you ever taught a class or trained someone at work?
- Have you been involved in recruiting for your company?
