Sample 1 Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email

Date Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Account Executive for the Smith Agency, effective August 1. Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last five years. I have enjoyed working for the agency and appreciate the support provided me during my tenure with the company. If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed Name

Sample 2 (much better)

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Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email

Ms Jane Smith Financial Director XYZ Corporation Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Ms Smith (or first name if you have an informal relationship), Please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of Accountant at XYZ Corporation, effective two weeks from today. My last working day will be May 12, 2011.After much consideration I have decided to accept another job offer. I feel it is time for a new challenge and this is a good opportunity to further my career goals. Working for this company has been a wonderful experience. I feel privileged to have been part of such a professional team and will miss all my colleagues. I appreciate both the professional and personal growth opportunities that have been provided to me during my time with the company. I would like to thank you in particular for all your advice and support. I hope that we will stay in touch as I begin this new chapter in my career. I wish you and XYZ Corporation continued success in the future. Sincerely, Your signature Typed name