Want a less demanding job?  Want a more challenging job?  Don’t get along with your boss?  Moving to another state? Want a job that is more personally satisfying?  Want to change career paths? Need a bit more moola in your paycheck?

Well… change jobs. This is nothing unusual.  People change jobs everyday… just fill out some apps and send out a few resumes.  And if you are worthy (which I know you are), a company will snatch you up sooner or later.

But if you love the company you work for now and could not dare envision working anywhere else, then you’ll need to use a different method.  With a well written job transfer request, you’ll likely be granted the intra company move that you so desire.

How to write a job transfer request?

Keep in mind that this is like any other job application.  Your request should be professional. It should also be well organized and methodical.

So don’t just sit at your computer and begin typing.  Come up with a plan.  To prepare… get out some index cards and a pen.  Jot down every important point you want to make.

And because I adore my PFA friends so much, I have volunteered to be your guide. Well not so much of a guide… maybe a better word is prompter or reminder… 

You see… the older I get, the more prompting and reminding I require.  I’ve got a perfect example…  Last night I was sitting on the sofa watching CNN and I got this overwhelming craving for some walnuts.  So I got up, went to the kitchen, opened the pantry door… and completely forgot what I was looking for.  I only wished that I had somebody to remind me of what I needed to do (get the walnuts), but I didn’t.  However fortunately for ya’ll, you’ve got me to be your personal reminder.  I’m not saying that you are old and forgetful or anything… I was just saying, I’m here to help.

Ok, I kinda went off on a tangent.  I’m back now.  So you’ve got your index cards and pen?… Forgot the pen? Oh, goodness, go get one, I’ll wait.  I told you that you needed my prompting and reminding services:-)

Got the pen?  Ok, great… now I will begin prompting… 

First, explain why you are requesting a transfer.  Good examples are… you want to challenge yourself and grow or you are leaving the geographical area.  Bad example… my boss is a *$&% and if I have to work with him one more day… I will choke him. Even if that is true, keep that part under wraps.  This is not the time to show signs of any psychotic tendencies.

Second, showcase your talents.  Point out your education and experience.  And there is no need to be modest… draw attention to your accomplishments.  If you reduced turnover by 20% in your office, mention it.  If you developed and implemented a successful training program in your department, mention it.  If you increased your revenues by 8% while simultaneously decreasing expenses by 15%, mention it.  You have to sell yourself.  Don’t just assume that the transfer is a given. 

You have to make the company aware your abilities… then explain how your abilities can be an asset to them.  You want to show how the transfer can be mutually beneficial… to both you and them.  They have no reason to grant your request if they are not benefitting. 

Alright, now that you’ve got your key points all lined out, organize them, and start typing.  

My work is done here.  So I’ll leave you to your typing. 

By the way, good luck!