How to Write a Letter of Interest for a Promotion

Treat internal interviews just as seriously as if it were your first introduction to the company.

A letter of interest in a promotion is very similar to a cover letter that you would write for a position at a different company. Even if you have worked in your company for several years, you want to re-introduce yourself to the management personnel who will be responsible for filling this opening. You'll want to use this letter to bring your contributions to the company and your relevant achievements throughout your career to their attention, and to reaffirm your enthusiasm for advancing the mission of your company.

Instructions

1. Begin the letter by introducing yourself. Indicate the position in which you are interested, and give a brief description of your years of experience within the company and within the industry. Indicate your reason(s) for pursuing this particular opening.

2. Write a paragraph that summarizes your qualifications that are most relevant to the position, particularly those you have added while with the company. After you've read the position description, include a bulleted list of your abilities and any quantifiable accomplishments that dovetail with the requirements in the posting.

3. Sign off with a closing paragraph that emphasizes your interest in the position and indicates your desire to meet with the hiring manager at her earliest convenience. sentence expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to apply and your enthusiasm about continuing your career with this company will be a compelling closer.

References

• Letter Writing Guide: Writing a Letter of Interest
• Microsoft: An inside job? What to do when applying for a promotion
• Employment Spot: Sample Cover Letter for Position Opening