| Resigning Gracefully
Congratulations!
You’ve landed the job. Now it’s time to inform your current employer you have
made a final decision and are committed to your new employer.
Informing
your current employer of your resignation requires tact and discretion.
Avoid lengthy discussion about your new opportunity with your old
employer. Be careful not
to get lured into any discussions other
than your resignation, how they want to handle your last two weeks and
the transition of your current duties, responsibilities and projects.
If they inquire as to whom your new job is with, it is best to tell
them that you cannot disclose that information until your new employer
announces it within his/her own organization.
The following sample letter is suitable correspondence to
SAMPLE RESIGNATION LETTER(Date)
Dear __________:
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation
as (Title) for (Company) to become effective as of (Date). I
have accepted a position that will offer me more challenge and
opportunity for advancement as well as allow me to broaden my
experience and knowledge.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for
your time and efforts in my training and advancement during
the past (Time). The support and concern shown by you and the
rest of the management team has been deeply appreciated.
My efforts until my end date will be to wrap up
my projects here and turn over my responsibilities as smoothly
as possible. Please let me know what you expect so this process
is completed to your satisfaction.
I leave (Company) with no animosity or ill will
and wish you and your company continued success.
Sincerely,
(Your Name) |
