Resignation Letter

[jewels6567]

Well I have accepted a position with another company that I am very excited about and I think has great opportunities for growth.  I am giving my notice tomorrow and need to put together a resignation letter.  Does anyone have some examples?



Julie

[craftygirl]

I think there was a topic on this before with some good examples.  I'll search and see if I can find it.  I suck at writing resignation letters; I always get help!



~cg

[njadmin]

Congratulations on your new job.  If you go into Monster.com and into the career center, job seeker resources and cover letters - there you will find resignation letters as well as any other letters you may need.



I hope this helps.



Susan

 

[andrea843]

and whatever example you use, be sure to follow some simple advice...



Never EVER use a resignation as a chance to "Trash" your current company. K.I.S.S., has never meant more than it does in the formulation of a Resignation letter... (Keep It Simple Silly!)



Make sure you state your departure date clearly and invite your current employers to bring in the "new" employee for training prior to your departure.



Give At LEAST two weeks notice, more if possible, both your current employer and your NEW employer will respect that you don't want to leave anyone in a "lurch".



Be prepared for adverse reaction.  Some companies have a policy that once a resignation is received, they will ask the employee to leave immediately.  Often this is an attempt to protect vital computer systems, and comes from a feeling that an employee with a ticking "I'm leaving clock" won't be productive.  (and Sometimes it's just plain meanness but don't personalize it, just go with the flow).



When asked WHY you're leaving resist the temptation to talk to other employees about your "true Reasons" make a blanket, innocuous "time for a change in career path"  statement and stick to it.  Nothing promotes office gossip better than a venomous personal attack, even to a trusted office friend.



"judy says she can't STAND working for Bob anymore so she dumped him" is NOT the legacy you want to leave behind you.  



Remember that even best friends will be envious. After all, you're not leaving to take a step downwards, you're moving on up, and that in itself can bring up feelings of being left behind in other admins who don't have the skills perhaps or the courage to make a move.  Beware the sublte traps that can spring from such feelings and no matter how excited you are about the new position, avoid discussing new salaries and benefits on the old job...It's seen by upper management as "backhanded recruiting" for your new company.



And by the way Congratulations! and let us know how your resignation is received by your current employers...



 

[goldenearring]

Hi, Jewels, I hope I'm not too late.  For your letter, simply write:

Dear {name}:

This is to inform you that my last day with the XYZ Company will be

Monday, January 22nd.

Sincerely,

Jewels.



There is absolutely no need to belabor the point, and you don't need to be as eloquent as Shakespeare.  All you're doing is resigning.  Save your words (of careful choosing) for any exit interviews.  Now is the time to shine and make 'em sorry they've lost you.  Congrats and best wishes.

[sungoddesslv]

Jewels,

I agree completely.  The resignation letter simply needs to state that you are resigning effective --/--/--.  Sometimes I've seen "thank you for the opportunities that have been provided, yadda, yadda, yadda."  Quite frankly, when you sit down before your boss to deliver the knews, you will provide additional information.  The letter is merely an HR formality thing for the file, which just makes it official.



And as was stated, never ever say anything - of course, we all know that.  It's like talking to a Gossip Magazine or reporter, things it blown out of proportion and misquoted.



"Career advancement"

"helping to reach the goals set for myself"



Congratulations, Jewels.



sungoddess