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Kira video essay questions for Rotman
Links of video questions of other schools can be found here
Updated Sep 2023
Video Essay Tips
Video 1- What did you like to do when you were a child?
Video 2- What kind of books, articles, and blogs you like to read.
Written Essay- How would you shortlist bschools.Write an email to Adcom to know more about the program.
Video:
Practice: What is your most favourite city and why?
Official 1: If you could be a teacher and teach any subject or skill what would it be and why?
Official 2: How will you prioritize between "Physical", "Mental", "Emotional" and "Spiritual"?
Timed Written Essay
Practice: Prior to start of classes Rotman Faculty and others review the class profile book to see the background, talents and achievements of all admitted students. Write a brief paragraph introducing yourself that you would like to see included in the MBA class profile book.
Official: Applying for an MBA programs can be a tough task from shortlisting schools to filling applications. Write a note to a Rotman ambassador asking questions about the program or any queries you might have.
I would recommend sparing 1.5 minutes in the end for the written essay to proof-read for any typos, grammar and spelling errors. Made this mistake.
Video:
Q1. What energises you?
Q2. If time and money were not a constraint, what would your job be?
Essay (paraphrased):
Rotman is well known for its international experiential learning through various programs. Through these programs, Rotman students get a chance to explore the challenges faced by international markets. Write a business case stating how you would be a great candidate for the said program.
Video Question 1: What would you like to speak about all day every day?
Video Question 2: What would be that thing which you would like to put off as long as possible from doing?
Written Question :
Imagine you have recently finished your first year at Rotman and write a post for your LinkedIn community describing your experiences so far and things you are excited to pursue in your second year.
1. what is your hobby?
2. do you like WFH or work from the office?
1. If you could trade houses with anyone in the world, which city would you choose
2. What is something that you would put off if you could
TWR: Something around writing a mail to the committee to select you for an international business elective.
From Unnatpreet18
1. How would you introduce yourself to someone who doesn’t know you?
2. How would you prioritise the following aspects of life - Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual?
Written Assessment - Write an email to the hiring manager you met at a networking event requesting for a follow-up meeting
From MBAB123
1. What is your favourite ice cream flavour and why
2. If you could pick any job without financial constraints what would you pick
From averma91
1. Who is your mentor outside your family and why?
2. What is your mobile wallpaper and why that image?
From MilitaryPilot
Video essay questions I got -
1. Apart from money, what else would keep you in your current organization?
2. What is your favorite emoji and why?
Written task -
Write an email to a hiring manager you met at a recent networking event requesting a follow-up meeting.
From SmartWhiz1995
Video:
1)What is one good thing that you make?
2)What is one good habit and one bad habit of yours?
From 86vasundhara
Video
1. If had to delete all apps but 3 from my phone, which ones would I keep and why?
2. Would you rather be perfect and late or good and on time?
Written
1. Write a blog post telling incoming students why you chose to apply to Rotman.
From 800Dreamer
1. If got a chance, what subject will you teach.
2. Out of 4 seasons, what you like the most
Written essay :
Write a LinkedIn post sharing your 1st-year experience and what you see for 2nd year.
From rotmanhopeful21
Video Essay:
Mostly behavioral questions. Something about yourself that you should be able to answer instantly (3-5 seconds taped video question - 30 seconds prep time - 1 min 30 seconds actual response time). Mine were:
1. What do you make really well?
2. If you had an extra hour every day, what would you do with this time?
MOCK: Tell me about a failure from which you learned something.
Some good practices: Utilize the 30 secs prep time well. Practice at least 10-15 similar questions before you start taking the actual test; that way, you'll "get in the zone" by the time you start the real test. Try not to speak on more than 2-3 factors. Be reflective about what you say. It's better if you analyze the behavior using factors/reasons/learning points depending on the question you have been provided with.
TWR:
Within 10 minutes, read the prompt, deconstruct the scenario, formulate your answer, and finish drafting (something). Mine were:
1. Write an email to a Rotman alumni asking for his/her time for a coffee chat.
MOCK: Write a paragraph introducing yourself to the AdCom trying to decide on the incoming students.
Some good practices: Try to finish within 8 minutes and keep the last 2 minutes for edits. Probably write not more than 150-200 words (completely my personal opinion though) if you want to finish within time. If you are a regular email writer, this section shouldn't be a problem for you other than the 10 minutes time crunch.
From JingboChen94
1. who is your role model outside your family
2. what are your one good habit and one bad habit.
3. if you are writing a blog for incoming students, what would you write
From Businessconquerer
So, the questions need to be answered in 1:30 seconds
You will have 30 secs to think.
2 video questions and one impromptu written question.
The video questions, including the practice questions were kinda general STAR questions
1 Tell us about a failure from which you learnt
2 If you had no monetary of financial benefit of quitting a job, what job would you prefer doing?
3 If you wanted to stop ageing, at what age would you stop and why?
Written Questions-
1. Write a letter of resignation to your office people telling about your MBA plans
2. A year has passed after your Rotman MBA, write down a linkedin post summarising your past and what you look forward to doing in the future?
Also, it was not a kira platform. It was an inbuilt rotman platform
I suggest you even take the practice questions well, they get saved as well and I don't believe a word these money hungry, sweet talking, backstabbing, egotistical and disrespectful Adcom Members say in their sessions or fairs.
Also, I don't believe words of people who just say nothing out of anything.
From dupuis2304
Video:
If you made a donation to the cause of your choice, what would the cause be? (mock)
If you could be a clothing brand, which would be and why?
Tell me about something that you’re good at?
Written:
Write a letter introducing yourself to your career coach and scheduling your first appointment. (mock)
Which of the student club(s) would you like to join as an active member and why?
From Phemyodu58
Video;
-What is your current mobile phone wallpaper, and why?
-which one of these aspects of your life are you more in touch with; Emotional, Spiritual, Physical?
(This is quite paraphrased)
TWE
-at an event you just attended, you run into one of the speakers at the bar during the post event cocktail hour. If the speaker works for a company you intend working for, how will you introduce yourself and what will you say to leave a lasting impression?
From Tejasvee
Kira Video Essay topic 1:
Apart from money, what are the three things you like most about your current job?
Kira Video Essay topic 2:
If you could anyone to dinner at your place, who would it be?
Kira Written Essay topic:
Write a follow-up letter to the hiring manager you met at a Rotman Networking event.
From Diya52
Mock question: what is the proudest moment of your life?
Actual: 1. If you have to give advice to your younger self what would it be?
2. What is your favorite season and why?
Timed written mock: for a class profile blog write something about yourself that you would like to be written in the blog.
Actual: Email student ambassador to know more about the program.
From arora1
My essay questions were (not the actual wording):
Video:
Mock- Something about favorite fiction character
Actual-
One person for road trip
What is most important to you amongst the Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, and Physical aspects of life?
TWS:
Mock- Write a passage introducing yourself to Adcom
Actual- Write a passage about your favorite club
From EP2620
Here are the questions I got (re-phrased):
Video:
Practice:
If you could travel time, would you go back to the past or see the future?
Actual:
1. Why Toronto is awesome
2. Mobile wallpaper (mentioned already by someone on the Kira thread)
Written:
Practice:
Email to a second year Rotman student whose career path aligns with yours
Actual:
About Me section once you've graduated from Rotman
From mgqa
Hi everyone, I just finished my video and written assessment and these were the questions that appeared:
Video:
1. What would you tell your younger self? (Already mentioned in the thread)
2. What's your most used emoji and why? (Already mentioned in the thread)
Written:
1. Assuming you had just finished your first year at Rotman, what would you write on your LinkedIn post about your experiences and what you look forward to in your second year?
I wasn't very satisfied with my written assessment because I ran out of time before I could even get to the meat of it. Sigh. Here's hoping it's not a deal-breaker! Thanks everyone.
From shahpharshal
Mock video question:
Tell me about your favorite home cooked meal.
Formal video questions:
1. Which blogs, websites and journals do you read to gain industry knowledge?
2. Which is your most used emoji and why?
Mock TWR:
Write a resignation mail to your boss
Formal TWR:
Elevator pitch to a recruiter / hiring manager
From Legolas1221
Q1. Which industry or company journal/magazines do you read/follow to build the expertise in your domain?
Q2. Which colour would you say represents you best and why?
Written Assessment -
Shortlisting your schools for an MBA is a holistic process where one needs to understand their fit. Write an email to an Rotman Ambassador with questions which can help you in finalizing Rotman for your MBA.
From contactakanksha
VIDEO-
Mock questions:
* What is your definition of success?
Video question:
* Describe your life in one sentence.
* Tell me one good habit and one bad habit of yours.
WRITTEN-
Mock:
* Write an email to your career coach introducing yourself and requesting your first appointment.
Timed Written Essay:
* Write an email to the Rotman ambassador asking them some questions that you would like to gain more insights on.
From Ravs113
Video Ques:
- One fact you know about Canada/Toronto (Mock)
- To which city would you trade your home to?
- Are you a Live music or Live theatre person?
TWE:
- Write a mail to a second year student whom you haven’t met but would like to based on their career path. (Mock)
- Speaker works for a company that you are interested in. How would you introduce yourself and what would you say to leave a lasting impression?
From My3Mac
Just completed my video essay component. Here are my questions.
Video 1: If you were to describe your life in one sentence till now, what would it be?
Video 2: If you had an extra hour every day, how would you choose to spend it?
TWE: -at an event you just attended, you run into one of the speakers at the bar during the post event cocktail hour. If the speaker works for a company you intend working for, how will you introduce yourself and what will you say to leave a lasting impression?
From Sanyabee23
Video:
Mock: Tell us about a failure/setback that you learned from.
Video Ques 1: If you were to wake up in any part of the world tomorrow, where would you want to and why?
Video Ques 2: If you were a clothing brand, which one would you be and why?
Written:
Mock: Write a resignation mail to your boss telling him about your MBA plans.
Actual: Write a LinkedIn post about your first year at Rotman and what you see for your next year.
(Paraphrased)
From megha08kushwaha
Mock video question:
Tell me about your favorite home cooked meal.
Formal video questions:
1. If you will get a year off after MBA before starting the job, how will you spend that year?
2. What is your current mobile wallpaper and why?
Mock TWR:
Write a resignation mail to your boss
Formal TWR:
Email student ambassador to know more about the program
From Sammyatlantis
My video essay questions were-
1) if you could do one job without any monetary benefit, what would you do?
2) If you could have your own talk show who would your guest be?
The writing question-
Email Rotman about tour interest in the program.
From abvit19
Here are my questions:
1 Out of all the cities who have been to, which is your favorite and why?
2 Tell me one of your good habit and one of your bad habit
3 Mail to a hiring manager, asking for a follow-up meeting.
From azuriteman
Video:
- What's your favourite home-cooked meal and why? (Mock)
- To which city would you trade your home to?
- What is your favourite season and why?
Written:
Write a letter of resignation to your office people telling about your MBA plans. (Mock)
Write an email to the Rotman ambassador asking them some questions that you would like to gain more insights on.
From Nikhil091
The questions I was asked
Video
1. Of these four which ones are most important to you: Spiritual, Physical, Mental or Emotional state in life?
2. What is your mobile wallpaper and why?
Written
Write an email to Campus ambassador to know more about the program and see how it alligns with your future aspirations?
Phemyodu58
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Last visit: 20 Oct 2024
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17 Oct 2020, 01:29
Kudos
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I’ll add mine to this:
Video;
-What is your current mobile phone wallpaper, and why?
-which one of these aspects of your life are you more in touch with; Emotional, Spiritual, Physical?
(This is quite paraphrased)
TWE
-at an event you just attended, you run into one of the speakers at the bar during the post event cocktail hour. If the speaker works for a company you intend working for, how will you introduce yourself and what will you say to leave a lasting impression?
Posted from my mobile device
Video;
-What is your current mobile phone wallpaper, and why?
-which one of these aspects of your life are you more in touch with; Emotional, Spiritual, Physical?
(This is quite paraphrased)
TWE
-at an event you just attended, you run into one of the speakers at the bar during the post event cocktail hour. If the speaker works for a company you intend working for, how will you introduce yourself and what will you say to leave a lasting impression?
Posted from my mobile device
17 Oct 2020, 01:43
Kudos
Bookmarks
Corrected it! 
