You have completed the negotiations with your new perspective employer. You have accepted their offer and now it has come time to let your present employer know that you will be leaving.
It is important that you leave with professionalism and class. You may want to tell your boss “what you really think of him/her" – DON’T.
Give them the proper notice. Most of the time 2 weeks is considered professional and appropriate. Depending on your position, you may need to give more time.
Put your resignation notice in writing.
The letter of resignation should be simple, short and positive. The letter should include information on when you are leaving – not why. The letter should state the fact that you are leaving and date that it will be effective. It should also thank your employer for the opportunity of having worked with them. Brief, Simple & to the Point.
Do not write who your next employer is going to be. If you are going to include anything that indicates why you are leaving, do not mention salary or benefits, simply write that is a “Career Opportunity”.
Sample Letter:
June 16, 2008
Thomas Edison
Electrical Engineering Manager
Volts Electrical
4 Shock Place
High Wire, OK, 42112
Mr. Edison:
The purpose of this letter is to announce my resignation as an Electrical Engineer at Volts Electrical, effective June 30, 2008.
I have enjoyed working for you and being a part of your team. I have accepted a position which will be a very good career opportunity for me.
I wish you and the company all the best.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Frank Benjamin
It is important that you leave with professionalism and class. You may want to tell your boss “what you really think of him/her" – DON’T.
Give them the proper notice. Most of the time 2 weeks is considered professional and appropriate. Depending on your position, you may need to give more time.
Put your resignation notice in writing.
The letter of resignation should be simple, short and positive. The letter should include information on when you are leaving – not why. The letter should state the fact that you are leaving and date that it will be effective. It should also thank your employer for the opportunity of having worked with them. Brief, Simple & to the Point.
Do not write who your next employer is going to be. If you are going to include anything that indicates why you are leaving, do not mention salary or benefits, simply write that is a “Career Opportunity”.
Sample Letter:
June 16, 2008
Thomas Edison
Electrical Engineering Manager
Volts Electrical
4 Shock Place
High Wire, OK, 42112
Mr. Edison:
The purpose of this letter is to announce my resignation as an Electrical Engineer at Volts Electrical, effective June 30, 2008.
I have enjoyed working for you and being a part of your team. I have accepted a position which will be a very good career opportunity for me.
I wish you and the company all the best.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Frank Benjamin
