brag book
Personal accomplishment collection
A brag book is a collection of accomplishments, photos, or clippings assembled to show off—typically a portfolio of work samples brought to job interviews, or a grandparent's album of grandchildren's photos.
The term acknowledges the self-promotional nature while giving it social permission: She pulled out her brag book during the interview.
Formal display to viewers
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- compilationGathered works assembled together
- collectionGathered set of items
- albumUnified collection of recordings
binder · folio · case · documents · samples · works · projects · photographs
Completed notable deeds
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
commendations · credentials · testimonials · endorsements · certificates · diplomas · trophies · medals
Book for preserving mementos
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
- mementosObjects kept for remembrance
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- reminisceRecall past experiences fondly
photographs · childhood · vacation · family · friends · celebrations · graduation · wedding
Career summary document
- cover letterJob application preface
- referencesSources cited for verification
- qualificationsProof of competence
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
employment history · skillset · proficiency · competence · expertise · professionalism · performance reviews · job search
Ancestors once removed
- baby photosPictures of very young children
- report cardsStudent progress evaluations
- finger paintingsArt made with digits
- first stepsInitial actions taken
recitals · honor roll · proud parent · milestones · artwork · handprints · certificates · show-off
presentation
Formal display to viewers
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- compilationGathered works assembled together
- collectionGathered set of items
album · binder · folio · case · documents · samples · works · projects · photographs · prints
accomplishments
Completed notable deeds
recognition · commendations · credentials · testimonials · endorsements · certificates · diplomas · trophies · medals · ribbons
scrapbook
Book for preserving mementos
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
- mementosObjects kept for remembrance
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
reminisce · photographs · childhood · vacation · family · friends · celebrations · graduation · wedding · birthdays
resume
Career summary document
- cover letterJob application preface
- referencesSources cited for verification
- qualificationsProof of competence
experience · employment history · skillset · proficiency · competence · expertise · professionalism · performance reviews · job search · interview
grandparents
Ancestors once removed
- baby photosPictures of very young children
- report cardsStudent progress evaluations
- finger paintingsArt made with digits
first steps · recitals · honor roll · proud parent · milestones · artwork · handprints · certificates · show-off · doting
- photo albumsphoto albums, photo album, family albums, family album, scrapbooks