You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months say how your work could be done while you are away ask for his/her help in arranging it,

I am writing to let you know that I desire to work in the
head
office
for six
months
. My department, Environmental Impact Assessment, at the
head
office
will be offering a workshop in the
next
three
months
. As it involves my service line of work, I will like to participate in the program.
Also
, the department at the
head
office
is known to use the latest techniques in operations which works perfectly. I long to gain experience in using these techniques to incorporate them into our country's system. A period of six
months
should be enough for my purpose. I hope you will consider my intent. I already have plans to cover
for
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my period of absence. As the
head
of the department, I train my subordinates on how to carry out tasks effectively even in my absence. I plan to communicate via group chats on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm for updates on work as well as to give approvals. Would you kindly recommend me to the
head
office
so as to participate in the workshop and
also
gain experience? I would prefer to go in the
next
two
months
so that I can understand a few of their operations before the workshop starts. Kindly treat it as urgent because it takes about a month to process and obtain a visa to the country. Thanks for your consideration.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • professional development
  • global operations
  • cross-functional
  • remote work
  • progress updates
  • logistical arrangements
  • cultural exchange
  • continuity plan
  • enhance my skillset
  • broaden my horizons
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