Resignation Letters

Informing your current employer of your resignation takes tact and discretion. If they inquire as to whom you 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 letters are suitable correspondence to announce your resignation. Sample Letter One ( ate! ear "

#lease accept this letter as my formal resignation as (Title! for ($ompany! to become effecti%e as of ( ate!. I ha%e accepted a position in (&ocation!. I belie%e this position will offer me more challenge and opportunity for ad%ancement as well as allow me to broaden my own e'perience and knowledge. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and efforts in my training and ad%ancement during the past (Time!. The support and concern shown by you and the rest of the management team has been deeply appreciated. I lea%e ($ompany! with no animosity or ill will and wish you and your company continued success. (y decision is irre%ocable and any counter offers e'tended by you and/or ($ompany! will be rejected. )incerely, (*our +ame! Sample Letter Two ear ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, This is to inform you that I ha%e accepted a position with another firm. Therefore, I would like to offer my resignation effecti%e ,,,,,,,,,. I want to assure you of my gratitude for a rewarding professional association during my employment with (current employer!. This decision was not an easy one, and in%ol%ed many days and hours of thoughtful consideration, particularly with respect to my own plans for my future. +e%ertheless, the decision is final. #lease do not make this process more difficult than it need be by discussions of the reasons for my decision or whether it can be changed. (y main thoughts now are to work as hard as possible to wrap up my affairs here and turn o%er my responsibilities as you direct. -owe%er, I would like to join my new firm as soon as possible. Therefore, if con%enient, please notify me if you wish to wa%e my two week notice and conclude my employment any sooner than ,,,,,,,,,,,,,.

Sample Letter Three (o%ing to another company ear .s per section ... of my contract of employment / employment handbook, I hereby gi%e ' weeks notice of my intention to lea%e (company name!. I want to thank you for all that you ha%e done for me in my employment here. Its been a pleasure working with you and representing the company. It is now time for me to mo%e on and I ha%e accepted a position with another firm. This decision was not an easy one and took a lot of consideration. -owe%er, I am confident that this new role represents a positi%e mo%e towards fulfilling my career aims. I wish the company continued success and once again, would like to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team. If there is anything I can do in aiding a smooth transition of responsibilities, please let me know. *ours sincerely Sample Letter Four /ai%er of +otice #eriod ear .s per section ... of my contract of employment / employment handbook, I wish to gi%e notice of my intention to lea%e the company. I ha%e been %ery happy working here and found my work challenging and enjoyable. -owe%er, it is now time for me to mo%e on and I ha%e accepted a position with another firm. This decision was not an easy one and took a lot of consideration. I am confident that this new role represents a positi%e mo%e towards fulfilling my career aims. I understand that my notice period is ' weeks but I would like to join ...(new company name! as soon as possible. Therefore, if possible, I would like to request that you wai%e this termination notice. #lease let me know if I can help a smooth transition of responsibilities. Thank you for your help and guidance during my employment, and best wishes for the future. *ours sincerely Sample Letter Five (0(1

T1" .T0" )2340$T" 5esignation 651(" This will confirm my resignation as Title at $ompany. I ha%e accepted a position as 0'ecuti%e 0ditor at a growing publishing house in +ew 4ersey. I am looking forward to my new position and the challenges that await me. (y last day of work will be ecember 78, 799:, which should allow me plenty of time to finish ongoing projects and to turn o%er my position to my replacement. #lease feel free to contact me at any time should you ha%e any questions regarding my past work. I hope that the transition will go smoothly for e%eryone. (y e'perience with .3$ $ompany has been %ery rewarding. I appreciate ha%ing had the opportunity to work for such a fine company. I wish you and the organization continued success.

Sample Letter Six ear ,,,,,,,,,,, This is to inform you that I ha%e accepted a position with another firm. Therefore, I would like to offer my resignation effecti%e ,,,,,,. I want to assure you of my gratitude for a rewarding professional association during my employment with (current employer!. This decision was not an easy one, and in%ol%ed many days and hours of thoughtful consideration, particularly with respect to my own plans for my future. +e%ertheless, the decision is final. #lease do not make this process more difficult than it need be by discussions of the reasons for my decision or whether it can be changed. (y main thoughts now are to work as hard as possible to wrap up my affairs here and turn o%er my responsibilities as you direct. -owe%er, I would like to join my new firm as soon as possible. Therefore, if con%enient, please notify me if you wish to wa%e my two week notice and conclude my employment any sooner than ,,,,,,,. Sample Letter Seven ate +ame $ompany +ame .ddress $ity, )tate, ;ip ear ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I ha%e decided to resign from $1(#.+* +.(0 as of .T0. (y decision does not reflect any dissatisfaction or unhappiness with my current position with $1(#.+* +.(0. 1n the contrary, this job and company ha%e been %ery helpful to me in my career de%elopment. -owe%er, I ha%e accepted an opportunity with another company that I simply could not turn down. I<%e carefully considered my decision and do not wish to discuss counter proposals. I would ask only that you wish me well. I ha%e enjoyed my relationship with $1(#.+* +.(0 and will always speak %ery highly of the company and you personally. )incerely, Sample Letter Eight ate +ame $ompany +ame .ddress $ity, )tate, ;ip ear ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, )ubject" =oluntary 5esignation of *125 +.(0 This will constitute my notification to you of my resignation from $1(#.+* effecti%e .T0. #lease accept my sincere gratitude to both you and $1(#.+* for the opportunities e'tended to me during my time with your company. (y decision to resign was reached with great difficulty> howe%er, I ha%e accepted a position with another company which will be in the best interest of my family and my career. #lease understand that I am not in a position to consider an alternati%e offer from $1(#.+* since my decision to resign is final. .gain, thank you %ery much for all your past courtesies. )incerely,