How to Request a Change in Job Structure

During the course of employment with a particular company, you may develop new skills and specialized competencies apart from your core competencies. Other times, you become experienced in a particular area and have also supplemented your knowledge with additional certifications. If you feel the need to seek a change in job structure or gain additional responsibilities, you need to present your case to your immediate supervisor or to the company's human resources department.

Things You'll Need

• Certifications or diplomas
• Revised or updated curriculum vitae

Instructions

How to Request a Change in Job Structure

1. Articulate your desire. Discussing your desire confidently to the human resources department, top management personnel or immediate superior is key.

2. Present your case effectively. Explain clearly why you are best suited to take over a particular responsibility or a change in job structure which will benefit the organization significantly.

3. Showcase new skill sets/certifications gained. If you recently acquired any new certifications or diploma, or even gained new skill sets which will value add to the requested job structure or shift in responsibilities, showcase these as an added boost to buffer your case. Present your revised or updated curriculum vitae during the discussion.

4. Mention any awards or recognitions that the company or even any peer network or professional society has bestowed on you during your period of employment.

5. Promise to maintain the same level of commitment, dedication and sustained excellence to the desired job structure as you have shown in the current job.