Before submitting a letter requesting a promotion, the employee should take time to assess why they believe they deserve or have earned a promotion. A request for promotion should not be justified by the need to make more money; rather, the letter must reflect an employee's value and contributions to the company and their potential to excel when given greater responsibility.The tone of the
. promotion letter should be objective. Number of years with the company, positions held and any awards earned on-the-job should be spelled out in the letter. Quantifiable accomplishments should be presented with bullet points in order to highlight them. The letter should enlighten, illuminate and remind your employer of your contributions.Another important topic to cover in a promotion request letter is how the job has contributed to the employee's personal and professional growth. The letter must emphasize, through specific examples, how this growth has enhanced the employee's performance and ability to take on a more challenging job. Any additional training, work-related coursework or job accomplishments can be discussed as examples of professional growth.The employee may also ask for reference letters recommending the employee for promotion from previous managers or supervisors. These letters should be included with the employee's own promotion request as further evidence of their professional achievements.In the event a promotion is not possible, the employee should check the company's open job listings. Internal positions are often available to current employees before advertised to the general public.Many companies require employees to go through their standard hiring process for positions that would be considered a promotion. In this case, the employee should update their resume and supply a targeted cover letter for the higher position.For a sample letter requesting a promotion, visit http://www.isampleletter.com/example/371.html.To view a sample letter demonstrating how to request a raise that can be easily tailored to requesting a promotion, visit http://www.lifereboot.com/2008/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-sample-letter/.More reference links: http://www.isampleletter.com/example/371.html. http://www.lifereboot.com/2008/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-sample-letter/.
