You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter say what you have learned in your present job suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department explain why you do not wish to leave the company

Dear Mr Brown, I am writing
this
letter to inform you that I would like to move to selling department. I am a secretary on the second floor. I started
this
job two years ago. Since
then
, I have finished my master's degree.
Although
my current job is very rewarding, I really need a higher position and a better salary. I believe I am qualified enough to start to work as a seller. I have some experience and
besides
, I know
this
company and the staff very well.
Also
, as a secretary, I have a great communication skill. I can handle angry customers by staying calm and having a logical conversation.
Also
, the current number of our company's sellers is few. I believe hiring me can solve
this
problem. I do not wish to leave the company because it has many advantages. It has a healthy environment and my colleagues are very kind and hardworking. Thank you for considering my request. I am looking forward to your response. Best regard Sara
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task achievement
Consider providing more specific details on how your experience and skills will benefit the new department to strengthen your request.
coherence cohesion
Adding some transitional phrases between paragraphs can improve the flow and coherence of your letter.
coherence cohesion
The letter has a clear structure with a greeting, body paragraphs, and a closing statement.
task achievement
You provide a polite and respectful tone throughout the letter, which is appropriate for a request to a manager.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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