Real-Life Communication
Although it takes a lot of technical know-how and a solid understanding
of science and math in order to succeed as a packaging engineer, good communication
skills are important, too.
Bruce Harte is the director of a school
of packaging. "Success is often dependent upon how good the individual is
at communicating information to others," he says. "This includes both oral
and written communications in the way of reports, memos, letters, presentations
and the ability to work in a team format."
You are a packaging engineer
for one of the largest cookie companies in the country. You take great pride
in your work, and you love to share your enthusiasm for packaging science.
As such, you often speak to junior high and high school students about the
importance of the packaging profession.
You have been invited to a
local high school to give a 30-minute speech, and you really want to inform
this group and inspire them to think about a career in packaging, so you'll
have to grab their attention.
Write an outline for this motivational
speech.