Congratulations on your new job!
I have found the best 2 week notice is usually worded something like: "I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work here for the past year. I have learned a great deal, and will look back on my time here with warm regards.
Recent events have led me to seek other employment opportunities, and I have received an offer of employment at another firm. It is with deep regret that I offer my 2 week notice of resignation."
Copy your immediate manager, and appropriate HR people. Be prepared to be assaulted by the HR people as to why you want to leave. Your current co workers will think more highly of you if you give no reason. Sure, you're angry at being overlooked for that promotion. But if you vent, you'll only be written off as a bitter former worker. Leave quietly, and it looks like HR bungled something, and the company lost a valuable worker in the process. Your co-workers will find out what's going on eventually. It's no longer your problem, they have to keep working for a less than enlightened company. Move on. Focus on the bright new beginning, and leave the past behind.
Good Luck
2006-12-20 06:25:35
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answered by RepoMan18 4
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Your resignation should be in writing, not an email. You generally notify your immediate boss and HR first. I would address the letter to the office manager, assuming they also act as the HR manager. I think it's better to tell your team in person, even individually. Remember, how you exit the company says a lot about you as a person, and you never know who you will cross paths with in the future.
Be sure you have an offer of employment in your hand from your new employer before giving notice.
2006-12-20 06:06:01
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answered by eli_star 5
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I was in a similar situation. I hand delivered letters to HR as well my supervisor's supervisor. So in your case, you should let the director and office manager know.
The best thing you can do for your immediate sup is send them an email with your new contact info.
As soon as you deliver the letters (I think hard copy is better in this situation), let your team know.
I stayed with my place after being turned down three times due to favoritism. That was my own fault, I was naive about my skills speaking louder than my lips on my supervisor's sup's as...s.... I'm a lot happier where I am now.
2006-12-20 06:07:42
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answered by Prakash V 4
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Why you were not chosen for the position is irrelevant. They chose someone else who they deemed to be more appropriate for whatever reason. It stinks. But it's life. However, you never want to burn your bridges because you will always need references. I just took a prestigious position take required 3 letters of reference PLUS 5 additional resources. You never know when you will need as many former employers as possible.
Now when giving your 2 week notice you will want to put it in writing and give a copy to your director. If you will not see your supervisor it would be appropriate to leave a voicemail if possible asking for him/her to return your call. Only if all else falls should you use email. Address the notice: To Whom it May Concern. and make sure you save a copy for yourself.
Mention you have been offered a position with another company with double pay and benefits. Thank them for the opportunity to grow with their company and be done with it! When done diplomatically, the company will question in the future their hiring decisions as well as salary and benefit package.
Best of luck with your new job.
2006-12-20 06:13:42
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answered by pullupacouch 2
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I'd suggest to talk with your supervisor's supervisor, maybe that's the director you are mentioning, and the office manager at the same time. Have your written notice already typed up and printed out and bring it with you. Break the news to them verbally and chat it over. The purpose of this is to work out the details of your last day of work etc. Leave the print out with them, and tell them that you'll follow up in e-mail so that everyone is up to speed. Then, talk to your coworkers, and then finally send out an e-mail describing your last day to those first three people, and cc your coworkers. Cc your personal e-mail too.
2006-12-20 06:08:43
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answered by dangeresque2 2
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First of all wait till you get the job offer in writing. Then address your letter to the office manager. I would presume the office manager is your acting line manager since your immediate supervisor is on vacation.
Best of luck in your new job by the way.
2006-12-20 06:05:41
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answered by lollipoppett2005 6
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seems like you have it all figured out, I agree with sending it to your boss first and cc to the rest. Make sure you keep a copy for yourself. Once you have sent the letters then you can let the rest of the crew know. Good luck with the next Job
2006-12-20 06:08:31
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answered by short 2
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I would email like you said, but be sure to keep a copy, and I would print out a copy to give to the director & office manager, that way you are covering all bases, don't tell any team members until you have given your notice.
2006-12-20 06:07:04
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answered by GiGi 2
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Attn: Management,
I have received a great job offer that I just can't turn down.
is a good way to start off, no need for names. You have only been there a year, I feel they are lucky to be getting notice. Obviously they don't value your work, they will once you are gone though. Go ahead and tell your co-workers it doesn't matter. You won't be there for long anyway.
2006-12-20 06:14:00
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answered by sisy j 3
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type a letter and give it to your immediate super. I would send a short e-mail to all your co-workes after the resignation is received by your supervisor. I would be to the point politly: an opportunity that I cannot pass up has been dropped in my lap and the timeing is perfect. it has been nice, thanks for the memories....blah, blah! congrats and good luck to you!!
2006-12-20 06:09:51
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answered by sweetiepi 5
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