Resignation Letters

If you’re quitting a job (almost no matter what the reason) it’s important that you do it in the best possible way.

A properly written resignation letter will keep things professional and will make for a smooth transition from one job to the next.

Writing your resignation letter need not take more than 10 or 15 minutes. At a minimum, date your letter, tell your manager when your last day of work will be, include contact information (if you’re planning to move), sign it and hand it over to your boss.

It’s a nice touch to include your home phone number and/or email address, in case your replacement has questions about how to do your job. Staying in touch with former co-workers will also broaden your professional network.

In most cases, there’s no need to explain reasons for resigning, so avoid going into detail. It’s far to easy to end up leaving a bad impression and that’s the last thing you want to do.

Chances are you’re going to need your employer for future references, so don’t alienate them with provocative statements.

If you have serious legal reasons for leaving, don’t commit to paper what might be seen as a slanderous statement. Share such thoughts with an attorney instead.

Here’s an example resignation letter to get you started.

Jan. 2, 2008

Dear Mr. Smithers-Jones:

This is to inform you that I am resigning from Green and Company. My last day of employment will be January 24, 2008.

I will be assuming the duties of Editorial Assistant at Moehler, Inc., in San Francisco, CA, starting February 1, 2008. If you need to reach me with any questions relating to my present duties, my new phone number will be 650-555-1212.

I’d like to express my thanks to you and the rest of my colleagues at Green and Company for giving me an opportunity to serve here over the past three years.

Sincerely,

Joe Jobseeker

Remember, you’ll build a good reputation and a network of contacts by moving gracefully from one company to the next. Resign tactfully and you’ll do just that.

Best of Luck!

Dean Richards

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