How to Write a Resignation Letter (Examples + Template!) - The Muse

How to Write a Resignation Letter (Examples + Template) - The MuseHow to Write a Resignation Letter (Examples + Template) So, youve decided to move on. Youve signed on the dotted line at your new gig, and now all thats standing in between you and your fab new job is submitting your resignation letter to your current one. Gulp. While this isnt the first step of quitting your job (that would be submitting your two weeks notice and sitting your boss down for a one-on-one- read more on having that I quit conversation), its an important one. The official document you submit to your higher-ups and HR will set the tone for the next two weeks at the office- as well as your relationship moving forward. To help you out, heres a step-by-step resignation letter template to use. Part 1The Basics of a Resignation LetterTheres no need to sugarcoat or get creative in the beginning just state the position youre resigning from and the effective date. While you probably shared with your boss your reaso ns for leaving, you dont need to describe them here- keeping it simple is perfectly fine. (No need to, um, create an I quit video.)Dear Your Boss Name,Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as position title with Company Name. My belastung day will be your last day- usually two weeks from the date you give notice.Part 2The Thank YouNext, its always a good idea to thank your employer for the opportunity, describing some of the key things youve enjoyed and learned on the job. And yes, this is true even if youre thrilled to be leaving. Remember- you may need these people for a reference down the line, and leaving things on a good notenzeichen will leave a lasting (positive) impression. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work in this position for the past amount of time youve been in the role. Ive greatly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities Ive had to a few of your favorite job responsibilities, and Ive learned a few specific th ings youve learned on the job, all of which I will take with me throughout my career.Part 3The Hand-offFinally, state your willingness to help out with the transition. You dont need to go into great detail (and definitely dont promise anything you cant deliver), but a couple of lines stating that youll ensure a smooth wrap-up of your duties will show that youre in the game until the very end. During my last two weeks, Ill do everything possible to wrap up my duties and train other team members. Please let me know if theres anything else I can do to aid during the transition. I wish the company continued success, and I hope to stay in touch in the future.Sincerely,Your Name Part 4Example Resignation LettersWant to put this all together and see what it looks like in practice? Weve written a couple letter of resignation samples for you to work off of.Example 1Dear Mr. Don Cohen,Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as Account Executive wi th Marketing Media. My last day will be Thursday, March 2.Thank you so much for the opportunity to work in this position for the past six years. Ive greatly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities Ive had to grow our sales team and pipeline, be a part of creating a great product, and work with my fellow colleagues, and Ive learned so much about marketing strategy and the digital media space, which I will certainly take with me throughout my career.Ill do everything possible to wrap up my duties and train other team members over the next two weeks. Please let me know if theres anything else I can do to help during this transition.I wish the company continued success, and I hope to stay in touch in the future.Sincerely,Anne AcharyaExample 2Dear Ms. Fran Braden,Im writing to give my formal notice that Ill be leaving my role as Office Manager for Larry and Keets Financial Partners on July 31.Ive recently received an offer to serve as an executive assistant at a small startup, and afte r careful consideration Im excited to explore this new path in my career journey.Im incredibly grateful for the opportunities Ive been provided working on the Operations team for the past four years. Its been a wonderful experience to work for such a great company and help in solving Larry and Keets mission to provide better financial support for older employees.Please let me know if I can be of any assistance during this transition. Thank you for all your guidance. I wish you all the best, and look forward to keeping in touch.Sincerely,George LinObviously, feel free to adjust this a bit based on your experience and your company culture, then submit it via the typical procedures at your company.Sure, it may sit in the depths of HR until the end of time, but you can be sure of two things One, your former boss (and future reference) will read it and be impressed. And two, if you ever decide to come back to your company (hey, it happens), its a very good thing that last thing on file i s a great, professionally written letter of resignation. Happy quitting