Example of a report
Comments
To the Principal The learner introduces the
topic and outlines the key aspects
A report on the school career day the report will focus on.
Career day, held on the 20th September this year, gave many students an
opportunity to discuss their existing career plans with experienced
professionals. This report outlines what students felt the day offered them, The learner uses clear,
relevant sub-headings to show
what they most enjoyed about careers day and what they learned as well organisation and clarity.
as how the day could have been improved further.
Insights
All of those who had been asked to present on their industry were honest The learner has grouped points
and open about what they see as the pros and cons within their fields. This together helpfully for the benefit of
the reader. This shows an excellent
new knowledge required students to think critically about how and whether
sense of purpose.
various career paths may suit their individual interests and values. Most
people enjoyed the skills and personality quiz which we took part in The learner uses a range of
before break. Whilst many found it fun to reflect on themselves through the appropriate vocabulary.
quiz, resulting in high levels of engagement, some said that the results
have made them think about niche career paths which they had never
The learner’s choice of linking
considered before. words, phrases and grammatical
structures are consistently
Highlights
appropriate for the style and
Having discussed the career day with classmates, I noticed that some register of a report.
aspects of the day were mentioned consistently. Particular highlights
included the set of presentations outlined in A Day in the life and the time
set aside to talk with visitors who had each been set up on their own table.
Whilst a small number of students did find it difficult to drop into
conversations and intimidating to approach somebody for a specific
discussion about a career which they had only just been introduced to,
others were more confident. It was suggested that some less formal time The learner distances
themselves from the criticism and
being to mingle at the beginning may have resulted in more beneficial or maintains an objective perspective,
reporting what was said indirectly.
easier interactions.
Comments
Learning
The learner includes a
The majority of students overwhelmingly enjoyed the career day and concise conclusion and offers
their
learned a lot about themselves and what they might want to do in the recommendation.
future. The personality quiz certainly helped me to progress with my own
thinking and the presentations promoted me to look more closely at joining
the navy rather than pursuing a career in banking which I had been
considering beforehand. To summarise, I personally feel that the
careers day was well organised with plenty of different industries involved
and overall was very useful. I recommend that the day is also run for future
year groups, with changes incorporated as you see fit as I believe they will
be able to benefit similarly.
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