| When people are leaving a company or a position, | | | | from my position at Level Production Company as |
| often they are not sure how to write a resignation | | | | Systems Analyst. With two weeks notice as specified |
| letter. Here are a few quick tips, and an example to | | | | in my contract, this means my final working day will be |
| help you. | | | | April 6, 2006. |
| 1. A resignation letter follows the standard format and | | | | After a lot of thought, I have decided it is time for a |
| conventions of business and formal letters more | | | | change in my career, and I have accepted a position |
| generally. | | | | with another company outside of Portland. |
| 2. Write in a similar way to how you'd write other | | | | You will have my full cooperation in the next two |
| formal correspondence, for example in the way you | | | | weeks with handing over duties smoothly, and training |
| might write to your attorney. | | | | a successor if required. |
| 3. It's great to add a touch of sincerity, if you can. | | | | Thank you for the opportunities you've given me during |
| Make sure it's genuine, and don't go overboard. A very | | | | my time with the business. I appreciate the insight this |
| brief heartfelt and positive comment is great (but if it's | | | | role has given me into the consumer data industry. |
| not sincere, just leave it out!) | | | | Being part of the team that created the user interface |
| Here is an example of a good, professional resignation | | | | for LPC's first venture into consumer analytics has |
| letter: | | | | been a highlight for me. |
| [Date] | | | | I want to wish you and the team the very best for the |
| [Your Address] | | | | future. |
| [Recipient's Address] | | | | Sincerely, |
| Re: Notice of Resignation | | | | [Your name] |
| Dear [Recipient's name], | | | | That's it! These are the basic guidelines for writing a |
| Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation | | | | great resignation letter. |