What is the best way to resign?

Question

I report to an immediate supervisor, but am not sure who I should give my resignation letter to. Should I give it to my immediate supervisor or to the president of the company?

We are a small company, about fifty employees. How much notice should I give? And how do I get recommendation letters before I leave?

Thank you.

Oh yeah, I am asking for recommendations because I will need them upon graduating from grad school for work I have done within the past three years, and I am graduating in two years. Thanks everyone.

Answer 1

Give it to the immediate supervisor. The general rule is two weeks notice. I have seen it where people have given 30 days notice so that the company can hire and they could get the new person in trained on your current position.
If you are on good terms with people at your place of business and they know that you are leaving, just ask. But make sure that you are leaving on good terms!!!! Ask for a general recommandation, not specific for the new job that you going to, your boss may not like that.

Answer 2

Go to Microsoft word and then to create new document on the left, type in resignation letter and it will you examples of letters.

I would say address the letter to your immediate supervisor. This way he/she would not mistake you for trying to operate out of protocol. I believe in giving at least a 2 weeks notice. In your letter, I would state how I enjoyed working with the company and that the experience gained has been valuable. When you give your letter of recognition, ask your supervisor at the time for a letter of recommendation. Most employers don't mind giving letters of recommendations as long as you were a good employee.

Answer 3

Meet with your immediate supervisor and hand them a letter of resignation giving at least two weeks notice. Do not put in writing any gripes, just keep it short and to the point. If your boss is not available, go to their superior or to Human Resources.

Many companies have a policy against handling out letters of recommendation. If that's the case, ask those that you have worked closely with to write you personal references (i.e., not on company letterhead). Since you're resigning, presumably you have another job and letters of referenece are not a necessity.

Answer 4

Give the resignation letter to your immediate supervisor, with a "cc" or a carbon copy to the human resources office. That way there is no doubt that you gave the letter with at least 14 days notice.

Answer 5

You should give them a written resignation and at least 2 weeks notice. If you are an employee in good standing with the company you shouldn't have a problem getting a recommendation letter. I wouldn't advise you to leave your job before you find another one. (unless you are financially stable).

Answer 6

give a two week notice and meet one on one with your immediate supervisor. Tell them why "they probably will ask" It sounds like you do somewhat like it, make sure to tell them. Then ask them if they would do recommendation. I am a manager and 2 week notices are huge, it is respect. If something dose not work out i would signifinatly help you chances getting back into that company.

Answer 7

I would definatly submit your resignation to you immediate supervisor-(it's a chain of command thing).

secondly it typically is traditional to give a 2 week notice(out of respect to your employer) and to not "burn any bridges".

if you are in good standing with your company,ask for a positive refferal from your supervisor.- if they are interested in your well

being,they should comply


ps "c-ya"is not advisable.

Answer 8

contact the HR person and ask them-give at least 2 weeks notice- dont contact unless you are absolutely sure you will be leaving