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Letter to Manager Requesting Internal Department Transfer

5 Sample Responses · Bands 6.0–7.5

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 ……………………,

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Response 01

185 words

Dear Sir, I am writing this letter to requesting you to look up on my job stats as after 2 year, I personally think that I find myself more valuable towards HR Analyst role instead of Data Analyst in the same organization.

Response 02

161 words

Dear Sir, I am writing to request you regarding opportunity to work at other department of the hospital. As you might already know, I have been working as a junior physiotherapist for two years, this role provided a really great exposure to different kind of patients. Woking as a junior PT has not only sharpen my communication skills but also taught me how to manage multiple patients simultaneously. I request you to promote me to senior PT position, as I have gained sufficient experience. My educational and clinical background will significantly contribute to design treatment plans, educating patients and performing risk assessments. Consequently, higher rate of patient satisfaction and patient flow can be achieved.

Response 03

151 words

Dear manager, I am writing this letter to request you to please enroll me in front desk department. Currently, I am working as a housekeeper in your hotel for last two years. Thus, I learned making beds, cleaning etcetera. Apart from this, I also learned team work, collaboration and coordination while working with other team members. You will be delighted to know that I have completed my MBA. Therefore I am looking for something that relates to my field, and thus working in a housekeeping department is not my future goals. Moreover, the experience and knowledge I gained from this program will help the company to grow. Being a responsible and dedicated worker, I want to continue with the same company. I also feel valued from the management, thus I have no plans to change the company. company. I am hoping to hear from you. Thank You Yours Faithfully, Hardeep Kaur

Response 04

158 words

Dear Miss Kaur, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to express my intent to shift from supply chain department to quality control. Over the last two years. I have been consistent while delivering the projects and I have learnt various skills like, conflict resolution, relationships management and inventory stock verification. I have been awarded employee of the month several times. I have completed a certified quality technician course recently and i wish to excel my career in same. I have noticed that there is a job opening for the same post. Given a chance, i will definitely try to contribute my best to the company. The company has always been cooperative with me whenever needed. It not only offers a handsome remuneration but also a helping working environment which motivates me to stay connected with this organization in future as well. I will be waiting for you reply positively. Yours faithfully Ankit

Response 05

213 words

Dear Mr Abraham, I am writing to express my interest in transferring to a different department within our company to further my career development. I am hoping that you will help me with that.

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