How to write a resignation letter
Writing a letter of resignation can be tough. You are handing in your resignation for a reason - either you don\'t like your job or you have been offered a better one.
So it\'s going to be tough to try and write an amicable letter that won\'t anger your boss. A lot of employers do take a personal interest in their staff and can take it as a personal failure if a valued member of staff leaves. Remember, they also have to report to their boss and explain why their team / department / office is a member of staff down.
Your aim when writing a letter of resignation should be to create a document which your boss can hold in his / her hand and feel absolved of any blame or fault over your departure.
It doesn\'t matter that they were wrong! You need to put your personal feelings behind you - now isn\'t the time to say what you "really" feel! (That’s the Xmas party – joke !P)
Some areas you should cover when you write your letter of resignation:\\
· Thank your employer for your time there.
· Explain briefly why you are leaving.
· If your reasons for leaving are going to cause more ill-feeling then make something up!
· If you can\'t think of anything then just use the catch-all excuse of being offered a better package elsewhere!
· REMEMBER! "Always forgive your enemies....nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde. As much as you want to shout and scream at that boss who you hated, thanking them, even apologizing for your behavior can be the sweetest revenge! ;) And it doesn\'t hurt your career!
Example of a resignation letter
It\'s hard to come up with an example of a resignation letter, because like covering letters and CV or resumes, they are fairly personal documents. But there are some general points you can remember.
· Personal opening. You know your bosses name, so use it. Open your letter with Dear John, etc.
· Get to the point. Your opening sentence (and subject line) should be brief and to the point. Subject: Letter of Resignation
· Briefly state your reasons. Note the points in the previous section about this.
· Make sure you have tied up loose ends. If you have worked that someone will need to take over, create a separate document to attach to your resignation later which lists important stuff like urgent work or passwords, etc.
· Offer to stay a reasonable amount of time. More often than not, it won\'t be taken up on, but it is a good parting gesture to make. Offering time to train up a replacement (or hire one) is a good way for your employer to remember you (ie, as oppose to just walking out).
· End professionally. Thank your employer for your time with the company, stating how much you appreciate it.
Your resignation is a fragile period of time. Writing a resignation letter isn\'t easy - you need to handle it professionally or it could have a serious impact on your career in the future.
Regards
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