It
is necessary to write a letter of resignation when you leave your
place of employment. If you resign from a job that you love and are
leaving for a better opportunity; or you hate your environment and
need to save your sanity, don’t “burn any bridges”. In your letter of
resignation show politeness, be discreet and display maturity when
tendering your resignation. Your professional reputation is built on
your actions and behavior especially when you write a resignation
letter. You don’t know when a favor or recommendation from your
present boss will be needed in the future therefore show discretion
in your job resignation letter.
Construct a brief concise note when
you write a letter of resignation. The job resignation letter needs
to cover all bases but avoid writing a dissertation. When you write a
resignation letter these are some areas to remember:
- Get right to the point in your job
resignation letter.
- State your intention to resign at
the beginning of your letter of resignation, then as you progress
with the resignation, mention your acceptance of another offer.
- Another reason for the resignation
may be relocation, and this would be appropriate when you write a
letter of resignation.
- In the letter of resignation,
mention two weeks notice as common courtesy.
- In the job resignation letter, be
sure to say when your last day of employment will be.
- When you write a resignation
letter, mention the position you have accepted fits better with
your personal preferences or career goals.
- The job resignation letter should
also contain thanks to your employer for the opportunity to work
for his/her organization.
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Sample letter of
resignation.
Brief Letter of Resignation.
June 25, 2000
John R. Goodbye
1007 Weary Street
Tired, VA 00077
(206) 555-5550
James L. Fearless, President
Major Manufacturing, Inc.
007 Broad Road
Rudesville, VA 00088
Dear Mr. Fearless:
This is to inform you that I have been presented with an opportunity
that will enable me to work in the area of my stated preference,
marketing. Therefore, I am tendering my resignation from Major and
wish to advise you that July 08, 2000, will be my last day of
employment.
I would like to thank you for the experience of having worked for
Major Manufacturing, a truly outstanding organization.
Sincerely,
John R. Goodbye
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Sample Letter of
Resignation.
Longer version.
MEMO
TO: Steven Bigshot
DATE: November 25, 2001
SUBJECT: Resignation
FROM: I. M. Furious
This will confirm my resignation as Director at The Bright Group.
I have accepted a position as Executive Editor at a growing
publishing house in Rhode Island. I am looking forward to my new
position and the challenges that await me.
My last day of work will be December 10, 2001, which should allow me
plenty of time to finish ongoing projects and to turn over the
position to my replacement. Please feel free to contact me at any
time should you have any questions regarding my past work. I hope
that the transition will go smoothly for everyone.
My experience with TBG has been very rewarding. I appreciate having
had the opportunity to work for such a fine company. I wish you and
the organization continued success.
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Resignation letter templates.
#1 Sample resignation
letter template.
Letter of Resignation.
(Sample business letter)
Dear
This is to inform you that an opportunity has presented itself that
will enable me to work in the area of my stated preference, which is
[designate].
I am therefore tendering my resignation from your company and wish to
advise you that [date] will be my last day of employment.
I would like to thank you for the experience of having worked for
[name of firm] , a truly outstanding organization.
Sincerely,
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#2 Sample
resignation letter template.
Letter of
Resignation.
(Sample business letter)
Dear
It is with great sorrow that I am hereby tendering my resignation to
you.
Although there is much to say, I believe the reasons leading to this
decision are known by you, and I will therefore leave them unsaid at
this time.
I appreciate having had the opportunity of being a member of [name of
firm] for so many years and offer my best wishes for your continued
success.
Sincerely,
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#3 Sample resignation letter template.
Letter of Resignation.
(Sample business letter)
ACKNOWLEDGED RESIGNATION
Date:
To:
Please be advised that the undersigned hereby resigns as (position)
of the corporation effective upon acceptance.
Please acknowledge acceptance of said resignation on behalf of the
corporation.
Very truly,
_______________________________
The foregoing has been accepted pursuant to vote of the
directors/stockholders of the corporation effective (Date).
_______________________________
For the corporation
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#4 Sample
resignation letter template.
Letter of
Resignation.
(Sample business letter)
RESIGNATION
Date:
To: (Employer)
I hereby tender my resignation from the firm effective (date).
At that time I shall deliver all property of the firm in my
possession.
Sincerely,
_______________________________
Employee
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