Request for Project Recommendation.
ANSWER
Subject: Expressing Interest in Leading the Market Research Project
Dear Katina,
I hope this message finds you well. Congratulations on your recent promotion to department manager and appointment to the company’s strategic planning committee. Your dedication and insight have always been commendable, and I do not doubt that you will excel in this new role.
I am expressing my strong interest in leading the upcoming market research project that will be pivotal in shaping our company’s product portfolio for the next five years. My extensive experience and qualifications make me well-suited for this important responsibility.
Here are four attributes that I believe would make me an excellent choice for this role:
- Years of Industry Experience: I have accumulated over a dozen years of experience in our industry, providing me with valuable insights into market trends, customer behaviour, and product development dynamics. This deep industry knowledge would be instrumental in conducting adequate market research.
- Engineering Background: My engineering degree equips me with a solid understanding of the technologies involved in product design. This technical expertise enables me to bridge the gap between market demands and product capabilities, ensuring that our product portfolio remains technologically competitive.
- Consistent Excellence: Throughout my tenure at the company, I have consistently received exceptional ratings in annual employee evaluations. This reflects my dedication to delivering high-quality work and my ability to meet and exceed expectations, which will be vital in leading a successful market research project.
- Customer Insight: My three-year stint in the company’s customer support group gave me firsthand experience in understanding customer satisfaction and quality issues. This perspective has honed my ability to identify customer needs and preferences, a crucial aspect of effective market research.
I understand the importance of your recommendation in this process, especially as you establish your credibility within the committee. If you feel that my qualifications align with the project’s requirements, please put in a good word for me with the committee. Your support would be a testament to my abilities and demonstrate your leadership acumen in identifying and nurturing talent.
Thank you for considering my request, Katina. I look forward to discussing this further with you, and I am eager to contribute to the success of this significant endeavour.
Best Regards,
[Your Name]
QUESTION
Description
One of your colleagues, Katina Vander, was recently promoted to department manager and now serves on the company’s strategic planning committee. At its monthly meeting next week, the committee will choose an employee to lead an important market research project that will help define the company’s product portfolio for the next five years.
You worked side by side with Vander for five years, so she knows your abilities well and has complimented your business insights on many occasions. You know that because she has only recently been promoted to manager, she needs to build credibility among her peers and will therefore be cautious about making such an important recommendation. On the other hand, making a stellar recommendation for such an important project would show that she has a good eye for talent—an essential leadership trait.
Your Task: Write an email message to Vander, telling her that you are definitely interested in leading the project and asking her to put in a good word for you with the committee. Mention four attributes that you believe would serve you well in the role: a dozen years of experience in the industry, an engineering degree that helps you understand the technologies involved in product design, a consistent record of excellence or exceptional ratings in annual employee evaluation, and the three years you spent working in the company’s customer support group, which gave you a firsthand look at customer satisfaction and quality issues. Make up any additional details you need to write the message.