| Whatever the reasons, you've made up your mind to | | | | giving me the opportunity to be part of your team. I |
| resign and move on. It's not easy, especially after | | | | wish you all the best and hereby inform you that I will |
| many years of giving your all to your job and your | | | | be at your disposal before and after my departure for |
| coworkers. In any case, your first step is to draft a | | | | any matter that requires my assistance." |
| letter of resignation - a sensitive move that if done | | | | (5) Mention prior noticei.e.: "As per my employment |
| improperly can have a strong negative impact on your | | | | agreement, I am obligated to give X days' notice, |
| future employment opportunities. | | | | making my departure date [day of week, date]." |
| Writing a resignation letter must be done from your | | | | (6) Sign it manually and keep two copies of the original |
| head, not your gut, even if it is your annoying job or | | | | - You may need them for future legal reasons. |
| your hated boss that made you write that letter. | | | | Best Regards, |
| Remember: It's a small world; whatever you write in | | | | [your signature], |
| that letter can play for you or against you when | | | | John Smith |
| potential employers call up checking on you. Following | | | | (7) Proofread before sending - No matter how you |
| are eight tips that will help you write an effective, | | | | see it, writing a resignation letter is aformal procedure; it |
| elegant letter of resignation: | | | | must be done accurately. A small grammar error, for |
| (1) Send a printed letter - Print the letter rather than | | | | example, can cause undesired misinterpretations that |
| hand-writing it, so your writing and details are clear, and | | | | may have legal consequences. Professional grammar |
| there are no potential misunderstandings. | | | | check software can help you with proofreading. |
| (2) Keep it brief - Start by mentioning the important | | | | (8) Deliver it personally, in a sealed envelope - After |
| details: date, addressed to the full nameof your direct | | | | doing so, make sure to notify at least one of your |
| superior, headline, body, and your name and signature. | | | | coworkers, as you never know how your employer |
| (3) Be formal and succincti.e. "After much thought, I | | | | may react. For legal reasons, it is a good idea to have |
| have decided to move on and leave [Name of your | | | | a witness who can testify as to the date and time of |
| Company]." | | | | your resignation. |
| (4) Keep it positivei.e. "I appreciate [company name] for | | | | |