How do you hand in your two weeks notice?

Question

Do you just say, I want to quit in two weeks, or give the boss a letter, or what? (By the way, its a summer waitressing job, nothing too formal)

Answer 1

In your position, I'd do what I did when I quit working at a fast food place. I went up to my boss and told him that I was looking for another job and that I would be leaving when I found one. Then I told him when I was having the interview and then when I got the job I handed in my uniforms. So, don't make it out to be more than it really is. Just tell your boss now that you're starting a new job in two weeks. They will appreciate it.

Answer 2

I heard about a guy that was quiting- he'd built an independant business and no longer needed to work.... He's asked for some time with his boss, and is sitting in his boss's office...

"Y'know, Mr Thompson, my wife and I have been looking at our situation, and we've done some restructuring. This means that there's no longer going to be a position for you and we're going to have to let you go."

I know that's not your position, but it's a funny story anyway.. ;)

In your case, I'd use the previous answer where you let your current employer (the restaurant manager) know that you're looking for another job, keep him informed on your progress..."I have an interview next Thursday...," "They hired me, I will be starting Monday after next, I can bring in my uniform the Saturday before...."

If your boss tends to be the forgetful type, be sure to put it in writing-- I worked at a place that we just informed the assistant manager who did the scheduling. She was always asking us to write her a note so she wouldn't forget- run a little register tape, write your name, last day of work, tape it to the shelf by the schedule...

Good luck at your new job!!

Answer 3

You simply as the boss for a minute of his time when he's not too busy. Then explain that you're going to have to put in your two weeks notice because something's come up. You don't need to get into details. No big deal. Do not write a letter putting in your two weeks. That's extremely immature and tacky.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Just inform your boss verbally that you are giving your notice. Thats it. If you want to put it in writing so much the better.

Answer 6

When someone wants to change jobs, they usually focus on getting a new job and don't spend much time thinking about how to quit their current one. However, it's important to recognize that quitting your job the right way can be very helpful for future career growth. You may need to use your current employer for references and maybe even for networking opportunities, so leaving on the best possible terms is a good idea.

When to Give Notice

The custom is to provide at least two weeks' notice of your intention to resign from a job. This helps to minimize the negative impact on your employer's business operations. Of course you will want to have secured a new position for yourself before quitting your current job. If you suspect your current employer may need you for more than two weeks because of a complex project you're working on or because of a lack of available talent in your profession, you may want to try to negotiate with your new employer to start more than two weeks in the future. This will show your new employer that you are a person of integrity and can help maximize the value of the relationship you spent so much time building with your current employer.

Telling Your Boss

It may be one of the most uncomfortable things you'll have to do, but it is best to tell your boss in person. Not only is this the more polite way to deliver the news, but it will also give you an opportunity to address their concerns about your departure right away. You can offer to help interview and/or train your replacement if that would be feasible. One of the goals of your meeting with your boss should be to elicit their feedback about your decision and any concerns they have.

Writing the Resignation Letter

After telling your boss in person about your decision, the next step is to write a formal resignation letter. This letter should express your regret about leaving and reiterate the date your resignation will be effective. It is important to keep this letter as positive as possible as your boss will likely refer to it if he/she is asked for a reference about you in the future. If you have a specific complaint about someone at the company or a practice the company has, it is better to air those concerns in person. You may even inquire about whether your company offers "exit interviews" - a formal method for someone at the company to get your feedback about the organization before you leave.

To see a sample resignation letter, visit this web address:
http://www.jobsearchinfo.com/resign.htm

Getting References

As mentioned previously, one of your first goals when announcing your decision to leave a company is to address any concerns your employer may have about your leaving. Even if you do satisfactorily address those concerns by helping them get a replacement up to speed, your boss may still have negative feelings toward you for the first few days after your announcing your decision. Rather than using this time to "slack off" at work, it would be wise to use it to show that you are a dedicated and committed person who is still interested in your employer's success. Your goal should be to leave your employer with a very positive impression of who you are. In the last few days before leaving, you may want to ask your employer for a written reference letter.

See this article for specific tips about how to do that:
http://www.jobsearchinfo.com/refs.htm

Answer 7

http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/letters/l/aa030998_6.htm