How to Write a Resignation Letter
March 30, 2009 | In: Career, Self Improvement
Write A Resignation Letter
You’re planning to change jobs for career advancement or perhaps you’re moving to a new place with your family and you need to leave your current job. One important document then that you will need to prepare in advance is your resignation letter. You wouldn’t want to keep your present employer hanging, would you?
A resignation letter should be submitted to your boss a month or at least two weeks before your confirmed date. This should give your employer the opportunity to look for a replacement who can continue your work. In this way, the organization’s operation won’t be much affected.
Now your concern at this time is how to write your resignation letter. It shouldn’t be hard to make this as long you write it in a short, simple and straightforward manner. You have to make your reasons clear to your boss and make sure that your letter is a positive one.
In case you’re resigning from your job because of negative issues that may have cropped up in your work, avoid expressing your disappointments concerning the company, the management people, your supervisor and colleagues. There’s no need to blame anybody once you have decided to leave for good. Additionally, in case you’re moving to a new company because of a bigger salary offer, you don’t have to state that in your letter. Doing that will only leave a negative impression about you.
Apart from stating your reasons, include in your letter the specific date when you are leaving. Be professional and polite about everything and express your appreciation to the company for giving you the chance to work for them. Remember that your resignation letter will still be included in your file so there’s a chance that it could get reviewed by the management and its partners.
If you’re unsure how to write your resignation letter, don’t worry because you can always research on it. There are different formats of resignation letter that you can use depending on your reasons for leaving the job. There’s the general type, formal type and specific ones that can help you state your real reasons. The internet is the best source for this so take the time to browse through several websites that cater to this subject. Samples are also provided for your utmost convenience.
Below is a sample of a basic resignation letter with two weeks notice that can be used for whatever purpose.
Date
Name of manager
Company name
Company address
Dear (name of manager):
This is to inform you that effective (date), I am resigning from my position as (title).
(You may state your reason for leaving here in the second paragraph.)
I appreciate everything that I have learned while working here and know that I have enjoyed my stint in the company.
I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
(signature)
Your name
cc: (Include here the names of people you are providing copies of your resignation letter such as your supervisor, group director or human resources manager).
You can always customize this letter to your needs. This is just to guide you on how to format your resignation letter so that it looks professional and polite.
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