Resignation Letters
What is a resignation letter?
A formal letter given to your your one-up manager when you wish
to cease work with your current employer.
Commonly a resignation letter will also explain briefly your future
plans and what date you plan terminate your employment officially.
Resignation letter example 1
[Your full name]
[Your phone number]
[dd/mm/yyyy]
[Mr/Ms Full name]
[Title]
[Company name]
Dear [Name],
I'm wanting to explain my intentions
to cease my employment at [company] effective
as of [date]. I wish to thank you
and the company for giving me a great opportunity to further my
career and engage in many meaningful projects.
I have recently accepted a new position that will enable me to
further develop my interests in [Profession].
I will be forever grateful for the friendship and support I have
received over the years working at [Company] and
will always look back with fond memories.
Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Your name printed]
Resignation letter example 2
[Your full name]
[Your phone number]
[dd/mm/yyyy]
[Mr/Ms Full name]
[Title]
[Company name]
Dear [Name]
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company
name] as [Your title].
I intend that [Date] will
be my last full day and hope that the 4 weeks notice I have given
will be sufficient to find a suitable replacement. Also note that
I will be more than happy to complete a full handover and train
the successful candidate to ensure a smooth transition.
I am thankful to have worked for such a considerate employer and
will always be grateful to have been able to develop my skills
as a [Profession].
Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Your name printed]
Resignation letter example 3
[Your full name]
[Your phone number]
[dd/mm/yyyy]
[Mr/Ms Full name]
[Title]
[Company name]
Dear [Name],
I am formally writing to notify
you that I am resigning from [Company name] as [Title].
I intend that the [Date] will
be my last day of employment and wish to leave on good terms. Thank
you for the opportunity to work for such a supporting and dynamic
company.
Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Your name printed]
Resignation letter do's and don'ts
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Do's
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Don'ts
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- Do give at least between 2 and 4 weeks notice. Confirm with
your one up manager what minimum is required.
- Do always advised your one up manager before telling other
colleges.
- Do ask someone to proofread your resignation letter.
- Do use a sans serif font in size 10-12.
- Do write to leave on good terms and express your thanks.
- Do sign the letter personally. Consider blue ink.
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- Don't go beyond one page
- Don't write anything that my be perceived as negative.
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