Letter to apply for a promotion

[amazingtoxic]

To cut a long story short, I have been working as an assistant gym manager for about 3months now and in two weeks time my boss is leaving the company. I would like to apply for the position and to do so I have to put it in writing.

A general manager (big big boss) is about to start in Oct, so doesn't really know me but is impressed with what she has heard but her only concern is that I have only been with the company for 3months. So what should I put in this promotion letter that will really make me stand out.

My problem is, an assistant managers job has opened up at our flagship club, which I think they might offer me but this really isn't the direction I want to go in. I would rather go for the promotion and gain experience in one of our smaller clubs, so I can then move to another bigger club (within the company) should a position become available within the future.

S you can see I want to stay with the company for a long time if I get thed promotion, so really need an amazing letter.

Thanks for your help.

[Count_Emmup]

To be honest, I don't think they'll pay a great deal of attention to what you put in your letter of application (providing you don't make a complete mess of it!).

With internal appointments the fact that you apply is sufficient, you will be judged on your record in your present post, and to some extent on your interview.

It may sound cynical, but I'd bet that as soon the present incumbent put their notice in the Personnel Manager asked the 'Big Cheese', "What are we going to do, give so-and-so the job; or get someone from outside?". Then if the outsider takes the boss's fancy, you've had it - if not - you'll get it!

[BBCbrown]

Never assume that you will get the job just because you are the next in line. I would also not assume, as the previous answer did, that if an outsider takes the job that you will be fired. My biggest concern would be that someone from another branch would be brought in, especially since you have only been there for three months.

I would share your thoughts with your boss if have a good relationship, this may take you farther than anything else. Otherwise treat this position as you would any other job you were applying for.