Form of Address for Letter of Resignation?

Question

Should you start it, "To whom it may concern;" or does one use their direct superiors name or someone else?

Answer 1

Superior's name or perhaps the Director of Human Resources

Answer 2

It should be in the same format as any other memo you would send. If you normally called your boss by their first name, then do that. What's more important is the tone of the letter. Don't trash your employer. I've returned to two jobs I had previously quit, and when I burnt my bridge at a third I was very sorry that I did. Just focus on what the new job will be giving you "better opportunity", etc. Thank them for the valuable experience you learned (even if it was a horrible job, this is still a true statement). Offer to be available for questions after you leave if your boss can't find something, etc. Document everything you do (your routines in the old job) and make your files easy to locate. This will score you big points when you need referrals for future jobs. Good luck.