Resignation TipsResigning from your present employer can often prove to be a stressful experience.
What we sometimes forget is that changing jobs is a routine part of every growing professional career.
Nobody enjoys the resignation process however you can ensure a smooth transition into a new position by following the set of guidelines below.
The Resignation letterWritten letters allow you the time to effectively prepare what you wish to communicate, and gives you greater control over your delivery of the message.
You can’t be thrown off-track by an unexpected remark as can happen during a one-to-one conversation.
The draft letter below should go a long way in ensuring your smooth transition into a new position, and fulfilling your career ambitions.
The Letter FormatThe simplest form of letter will contain just the bare essentials:
- person to whom the letter is addressed
- notification of your resignation
- date from when it is effective
- and your signature
Make sure you address the letter to the right person, whether that is your Line Manager, Head of Personnel or Managing Director.
However, if you are leaving under good circumstances, it is best to put more into the letter, which will hopefully pave the way for a good reference from your ex- employer,
as laid out below.
This style of letter is professional and polite, firmly notifying your employer of your resignation, and should help you to part on the best terms possible.
Try and aid the transition by using your notice period for the handover of any work in progress to colleagues, and completing any unfinished tasks.
Be as co-operative as possible, and make sure your line manager or boss knows you have assisted with this process.
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