how do you word a letter of resignation?

Answer 1

Put your address at the top right hand corner of your letter.

Leave a line.

Put the recipient's address next on the left hand side of your letter.

On the next line put the date on the right hand side.

On the next line put Dear (enter the recipient's name) then a comma.

On the next line put Resignation in the centre and underline it.

Then enter the text of your letter. At the end of this, leave a line and then put Yours sincerely followed by a comma. Leave 5 lines and then type your name.

Spell check your letter, print it and then sign below "Yours sincerely".

It should look something like this:

Your Address (on the right hand side)

The Recipient
Date (on the right hand side)

Dear .......,
Resignation (underlined)(in the centre)

Please accept this letter as ..... weeks' notice of my intention to leave your employment. My last working day will be .......

Please calculate any outstanding leave due to me and include with my final salary payment. Please forward my P45 to the address above.

I wish to thank you for the support you have shown me during my employment with you and wish you well for the future.

Yours sincerely,




Your name (underlined).

Answer 2

In the past, I have made it short and sweet. I will be resigning to take another job elsewhere. My last day will be such and such a date. Explain that you appreciated the opportunity you were given and have learned a lot from your time here. You've made friends here who you will never forget and really valued your time there. Don't lie, but you also want to butter up the folks you are leaving, because you don't want to burn any bridges. You never know when you might want to come back in the same or different capacity. You also want a recommendation for later on. But basically, just give the facts. Never, never write anything bad in a letter of recommendation. Vindictiveness is unbecoming.

People leave jobs all the time. It is usually a bittersweet thing and people are used to this occurring (although it always leave uncertainty for a lot of your co-workers).

Answer 3

I would like to tender my resignation from Joe Bloggs Ltd effective 1 month from the above date. It is with some little regret that I do this as I have enjoyed my time here. However we must all strive to move ahead in our chosen work and I thank you for your trust in me over the past 18 months. Yours etc

Answer 4

I shall be leaving the firm on December 27, 2006. It has been an honor and privilege to work for the firm and with its dedicated employees for the past two years. I wish you all possible success in the future.

Answer 5

my favorite has always been "Fuc* you I quit!! I'm guessing you don't really want to go with that though, otherwise you wouldn't be asking. I suggest something along the lines of "Even though I have enjoyed my work experience here, I need to move on." Either to another position, or a whole other state. Just be respectful. You might even get a letter of recommendation.

Answer 6

Keep it short and to the point. Always be polite - you never know when you may need a reference, or if you may do business in the future.

Answer 7

Iv'e had enough of this crap!! (sorry couldn't help that one) Just be polite i had to return to a job once, didn't expect that? i wish to hand in my resignation, enjoyed time with co', wish best to co' in future, all that kinda crap!

Answer 8

Very politely, don't wanna burn any bridges!!! Start with "To Whom It May Concern" Make sure to say that you appreciate the opprituinity to work for their company, and have enjoyed the experience!

Answer 9

To Whom It May Concern.

I YOUR NAME hereby give one weeks notice of my intention to leave YOUR COMPANY. My last day will be the 1st November 2006.

I’d like to thank you for the opportunity I had to work for YOUR COMPANY.

Kind regards

Answer 10

Dear.......,

I regretfully tender my resignation with effect .......... May I take this opportunity to thank you and your colleagues and wish you all the very best for the future.

Yours.......