Business Report

MEMORANDUM

Dear NAME,

Transmittal memos are brief and to the point. They should be on page in length. The first paragraph outlines what is being sent (your report) and the purpose of the document.

The second paragraph summarizes key elements (what the reader can find in your report…what you learned by doing your research…. what you were surprised by…). It can mention your workplan and when you started your research.

The third paragraph thanks your interviewees and the recipient (your professor) for the opportunity to do your research, gives a summary of your next steps as a result of your research, and provides your contact information (email) for any questions related to the report.

Cordially,

YOUR NAME

YOUR EMAIL

The Executive Summary is a concise presentation of your reports:

· Purpose (WHY did you complete the research?)

· Highlights (WHAT did you examine? Examples can include education, job opportunities, skills, how to enter the industry, potential earnings)

· Major findings from primary/secondary research, and

· Conclusion

The purpose of the summary is to provide a brief overview that can be read in a short amount of time to accommodate the schedule of a busy executive. The Executive Summary cannot include extensive data for support, but it can and should make a concise, coherent and convincing case for the course of action that is being recommended.

This page must should be single spaced and be one page in length.

The introduction sets the stage for the reader. It gives context for the report and generates the reader’s interest. It orients the reader to the purpose of the report and gives them a clear indication of what they can expect.

The introduction should:

· Be attention getting

· Briefly describe the context of the report and primary/secondary data

· Describe the issue or problem to be reported on

· State the specific questions the report answers (education level, starting salary, training needed, etc.)

· Outline the scope of the report (extent of investigation)

· Preview the report structure

· Comment on the limitations of the report and any assumptions made

The body of your report should be a blended discussion of your findings from your primary and secondary research.

The body/discussion is the main part of your report. It should give enough information, analysis, and evidence to support your conclusions. It should follow a logical and systematic organization with descriptive subheaders to break up content. Subheaders could include:

· Education Requirements

· Salary

· Skills Needed

· Industry Outlook

· Job Comparisons

· Job A

· Job B

· Job C

Your body should provide a graph or table of your primary research results. You can have multiple graphs and/or tables in the body.

A subheading is centered and in upper and lower case. This is how it should appear in the text. The title must be identical to what is listed in the Table of Contents. The body of your report will likely have multiple subheadings. Subheaders could include:

· Education Requirements

· Salary

· Skills Needed

· Industry Outlook

· Job Comparisons: Job A, Job B, Job C

Include a graph or pie chart of your primary research findings. Describe what the findings mean. This does not need to be under its own subheader and can be blended into the findings of your research and the body of your report.

Your conclusion should provide a brief summary of what the reader just read and clearly state your conclusion based on your primary and secondary research.

When writing your conclusion:

· Interpret and summarize research findings; say what they mean

· Relate your conclusion to the issue/problem (the WHY of your report)

· Limit the conclusion to the data present; do not introduce new material

Conclusions need to logically flow from the body of your paper; the blended discussion of primary and secondary research data.

The work cited page should be on its own page. Sources should be cited in APA or MLA format. Screen shot example below.

· Interview Q & A:

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· What do you like about engineering?

What I most like about engineering is the huge opportunity it provides for creativity and innovation. Engineers are required to be creative to meet the public needs through utilizing as little resources as possible. The engineering industry is what makes us modern now. Engineers build airplane, cars, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, medical equipment, and everything you can think of. This being said, I believe that the engineering industry has a lot to offer in term of career success in the future.

· Are there any certification/training that I should consider?

In order to become an engineer, the first thing you need to consider is obtaining a bachelor’s degree in your desired field of engineering. Higher education is always a plus. After you obtain your degree, you need to set for the P.E exam to have you practicing license. the exam requirements vary from state to state, but they all require certain amount years of experience.

· How do you explain engineering ideas to an audience who’s unfamiliar with the topic during a presentation or an important meeting?

I personally feel that engineering ideas can be explained much easier comparing to other field like medicine or law. The reason for is that every person can relate to engineering. Everyone has a car, heating and cooling system at their house or workplace. In explaining ideas to audience who’s unfamiliar with the topic, we tend to relate everything we talk about to their personal life. Using visual aids and real-life example, our mission of delivering the presentation becomes much easier.

· What is your favorite type of work to do in the engineering field?

Through my career, I have always loved designing and found myself to be successful at it. working in the design department with high qualified designers allowed me to improve my skills and use them in a way that is beneficial to me and to the public.

· In what instances have you demonstrated leadership skills, and how would you describe your style?

Leadership skills are a necessity in the engineering field. You always need to be a good decision maker. In the engineering industry, there are lots of trails and experiments, and all ideas are welcome. I personally demonstrate my leadership skills through reviewing and approving other interns’ designs ideas and work. I take my job very seriously especially because it is sensitive. Lots of our work has a major safety concern.

· What strengths do you have that makes you a good engineer?

The reengineering profession require many skills. From the start, as its commonly known, math skills are a necessity to succeed in the engineering profession. Also, decision making skills are also helpful. Lastly, work precision is also a major thing in our field. You need to be as precise as possible to ensure your work is being performed in the best possible way.

· What are your salary expectations?

Engineering is like any other profession. You start low and build your way up as you progress. To start, you should expect a salary between fifty and seventy thousand dollars. It all depends on the position and the size and location of the company you work for. however, in the long term, after number years of experience you can expect 6 figures salary.

· What should I be doing right now to enhance my skills to get a job in the field?

Right now, you should focus on your college studying through learning as much as you can and obtaining the highest grades possible. In addition, internships can teach you technical skills that you are going to need in the future when you practice. Lots of companies offer opportunity for students to gain real life experience through internships and co-op programs, and I think you should look into those. Lastly, networking and building professional relationships is so valuable especially in our field.

· If I was your relative, would you recommend that I go into this field, why? Why not?

I would Definity encourage you to purse your dreams of becoming an engineer especially at this time. The engineering industry is rapidly growing, and its job market numbers are looking great. Also, through becoming an engineer, you can serve your community and the entire world if you are working in the right place with the right people. For instance, look at the biomedical engineers, they design and build machines that assist people to live. This is a great meaningful job to have, and I would definitely recommend you pursue it.

· What do you think makes a great engineer?

I am a firm believer that pursuing what you deeply love is the number one step to become successful. Thus, in order to be a great engineer, you need to have passion for it. Also, being a team player is necessary because almost every project is worked on by multiple engineers. In addition, you should always have the desire to learn more and enhance your knowledge.

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