can anyone help with my letter of resignation?

Question

i'm resigning from my current job tomorrow and have never needed to write one before. what statements are necessary for the letter. i hate my boss but obviously dont want that to reflect in the letter as i need my reference.

Answer 1

There is stuff on line but it is usual to say something like...

Please accept this letter as formal notice of intent to terminate of my contract of employment. Under the terms of my contract I am giving .. days / weeks/ months notice and my last day of employment will therefore be xxxxxxx. As I am due holiday I would appreciate discussion as to whether this should be taken prior to my departure or if you would prefer to pay me for the days I have accrued.

You can add more if you wish but that is sufficient.

Answer 2

Keep Your Letter of Resignation Simple
Writing a letter of resignation, less formally referred to as a resignation letter, might be an unpleasant task, depending on why you're resigning. Regardless, there's really not that much to it. In its simplest form, you just date your letter of resignation, say when and what you're resigning, sign it, hand it over, and that's it. Five minutes, and you're done.

Unless you possess the judgment of an attorney and style of a professional writer, don't write much more in your letter of resignation if you wish to use your soon-to-be ex-employer as a reference. There's really no need to explain your reasons for resigning anyway. For one thing, it's really nobody's business but your own. For another, however honorable your reasons may be, it's very hard to strike just the right tone in writing.

For example, if you write in your letter of resignation that you've found a more challenging career opportunity, it implies that you're bored with your current job. If you write that you're having family or health problems, you've just documented that you might be a risky hire.

Your words may haunt you down the road, when a potential employer contacts your former employers as references. Your words might also be used as evidence against you, should you sue your former employer for a wrongdoing. For example, if you write that it's been a pleasurable experience working there, then later sue your employer, you might have a hard time proving harm.

In other words, try not to leave anything up to the interpretation (or misinterpretation) of the reader when writing your letter of resignation.

[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]



[Date today]




[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]

Dear [Recipient's name]:

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company name], effective [date, two weeks from date above]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.

I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.

Sincerely,

[Sign here]


[Your name, title]

cc [Names for copies]

Answer 3

TRY THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ACTUALLY USED IT.
The 3rd paragraph is there so they will not appoach you if you do not want them to.

Dear John Doe,

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from
[company name], effective Thursday, August 10. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.

I hope a three-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.

This wasn't an easy decision, because I am grateful for the rewarding employment I've had with [company name]. But after long hours of consideration, my decision is now final and I have accepted a position with another company.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.

Sincerely,
Annie06

Answer 4

just advise that you are resigning and detail the notice you are prepared to give this will be detailed in your conditions of employment usually about a month unless you are a big wig. You do not need to provide reasons. Your company might have a policy of providing exit interviews where they might want you to divulge your reasons but there is no legal requirement to do so.
Most companies provide a standard reference regardless of your performance within the company due to the legal comeback that they could open themselves up to if they provide a bad one. Don't worry about it, move on and tell them you're doing so and all will be fine.

Answer 5

You should give at least 2 weeks notice when you tender your letter of resignation.

Try something like this:

Dear _________:

Please consider this my letter of resignation. My last day at work will be _____________.

I have enjoyed my time working for (company name) and have learned a great deal during my ____ years of employment. I feel that I have contributed to the success of the company and value the time I spent working with everyone here.

Cordially,

(your name)
(today's date)

Answer 6

You probably want to go along the lines of, 'I regret that this is my letter of resignation to you. It is required of me to give you one months (1 week, or whatever) notice and i would like to do this as of today. Thank you for the opportunities that you've given me, but it is time i went in a new direction career-wise.'

It tells them in no uncertain terms that you're leaving, but gives the boss no reason to get arsey with you.
Hope you find the job you're looking for.......good luck.

Answer 7

You can either be polite ie you've enjoyed your time with the company and learnt many skills but unfortunately you feel you need to put your existing skills to a new challenge and broaden your horizons or if you hate him tell him so basically shove his job up his **** and his companies pathetic if you get fired cause of it and don't have a job you can claim job seekers but if you leave voluntarily you won't get anything

Answer 8

Pre - date the letter to ensure you have already worked out your notice period. Then don't turn up for work the next day, don't call or answer the telephone to your workplace.

These days a personal reference is rarely given, except to say that you worked at a place. (if they reply at all)

Your final payslip or pension details should cover that if relevant.

Answer 9

Things to include:

Non-specific reasons for leaving, like "I have found another position that enables me to work towards my goals" or "An opportunity arose that places me closer to my family".

A thank you for the experience and opportunity to work at the job you're leaving, "I appreciate the opportunity to work at XYZ"

Basically, be polite, but genuine. Don't kiss up but, like you said, don't say the boss is an idiot. You don't have to be specific about why you are leaving but indicating that you are just taking the next step in your career goals in usually a safe way to not burn your bridges.

Answer 10

Something along the lines of "I hereby give the required amount of notice (whatever it is) that I am resigning from my position within the company "?

However, if you're not giving any notice, I'd just write "Please accept this as my letter of resignation, with immediate effect." or something similar