Preliminary Research

The Interviewee:
I chose to interview, Wayco Scroggin. I chose to interview him because he engineered a exo-
suit. I met him from a teacher at my school. I will be interviewing him at my high school,
because he participates in the robotics club.

Career Research:
I am researching Mechanical Engineering, which has an estimated pay of $83,590 per year,
and $40.19 per hour(O*NET OnLine). Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test
mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.(U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics). An engineer job includes, applying principles, techniques,
procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.(Toolkit
| CareerOneStop).

Interview Plan
Hello, how are you? My name is Jonah. Thank you for doing this interview, I came here to ask
some questions about your experience with this career path.

After I get my degree, what is the best way to get into this career?
- Why did you choose this particular career?
What did you specialize in with Mechanical Engineering?
- In your experience, which is more sought after?
- Which makes more money?
- Why do you think that specialization makes more money?
What is your favorite part about your job?
What is your least favorite part about your job?
If you had to do it over again, what would you have done differently in your pursuit of your
career?
How long did it take you to get your Bachelors Degree?
- In your opinion does pursuing a Masters/Ph.D have relevance in your industry?
- What is the relevance of a Masters/Ph.D in the industry?
What special traits or qualities did you have that lead you into Engineering?
When and how did you make a decision about becoming a Mechanical Engineer?
- What made you choose to become Mechanical Engineer rather than any other
Engineer?
How did your family feel about you becoming an Engineer?
- Have there been any other Engineers in your family?
- How did your friends feel about you becoming an Engineer?
What was the makeup of your Engineering Classes?
- What school did you go to?
- What was the mood of the students, i.e. cooperative, competitive, isolationists,
independant?
- What was the size of the Classes?
- What were the teachers like, were they divisive, derisive, supportive?
Clearinghouse Questions
Do you enjoy your career?
- (if not) What other career would you have chosen?
Is there anything else you think I should know about this industry as a career path?

Thank you for your time. If you would, please complete this evaluation form explaining to my
communications teacher how I performed during this interview. Have a nice day.