| Leaving an employer, no matter how long you have | | | | a good idea to thank them for the opportunity to work |
| been with a company, always causes some level of | | | | with them and let them know that you have enjoyed |
| anxiety. However, you can work to alleviate any | | | | the experience. |
| negative feelings if it is done the right way. You want | | | | The idea here is to terminate the relationship on a |
| to let the employer know that you will leave all | | | | positive note. |
| projects completed and your professional affairs in | | | | The Resignation Letter |
| order. | | | | Your resignation should be short and sweet. There is |
| Also, consider how your new endeavor will impact | | | | no need to write a two page synopsis of your |
| your employment history. Will it help to enhance your | | | | employment history, nor is it relevant to go over facts |
| professional career or will you making a lateral career | | | | and figures. Whatever complaints you may have had |
| move? These factors should be considered carefully | | | | with the company, leave them out. Your letter should |
| before you make the decision to terminate your | | | | clearly state your last date of service. |
| employment. | | | | How to Handle a Counteroffer |
| Remember - once you hand in your resignation it will | | | | If your reasons for terminating the relationship are due |
| probably be final. | | | | to a finding a better opportunity elsewhere, you might |
| Turning In Your Resignation | | | | be given a counteroffer. Now, in this situation, you will |
| Once you decide to resign, you will need to put your | | | | need to decide if you really want to leave or if you |
| intentions in writing. A professional letter addressed to | | | | want to accept the new offer. Whatever decision you |
| your direct supervisor is the most effective way to do | | | | make, keep in mind that either decision will impact both |
| this. Your resignation letter will be added to your | | | | employers. |
| permanent employment record so keep that in mind | | | | Your decision to accept a counter offer may increase |
| when you write one. | | | | your financial reward, but it could also make your |
| After you resignation has been handed in, you work | | | | colleagues think that you are not a team player. Also, |
| performance should remain the same. Don't be | | | | the employer that you had previously accepted an |
| tempted to have a poor attendance record or | | | | offer from will need to be told that you will not be |
| produce inferior work. | | | | working for them. These events could be detrimental |
| Management will take note of any decrease in | | | | to your career and thus future opportunities - so it is |
| productivity and this could work against you in the | | | | wise not to take them lightly. |
| future. | | | | Most employers these days conduct exit interviews |
| Be Prepared | | | | prior to employees leaving the company. This gives all |
| You might be questioned by your employer as to why | | | | parties involved a chance to state their feelings about |
| you are terminating your working relationship. Be | | | | the relationship. It is also the time to conclude all |
| prepared to answer this question. You must keep your | | | | business transactions such as relinquishing security |
| professional goals in mind and not place blame on your | | | | codes, identification badges, and other items that you |
| employer. | | | | have in your possession. |
| When handing in your resignation, schedule a | | | | Leaving on friendly terms leaves your professional |
| confidential appointment with your immediate | | | | network intact - because you will definitely need them |
| supervisor to discuss the matter. Bring the letter with | | | | in the future. |
| you to your meeting enclosed in a sealed envelope. It's | | | | |