can you hand your notice in verbally?

Question

i've been offered a new job and need to hand my notice in. I can't really do it under their nose so could i tell them today and give them a written one tomorrow?

Answer 1

You really don't need to write much:

Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
Your Email


Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address


Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position with XYZ company on September 15.

Thank you for the opportunities you have provided me during my time with the company.

If I can be of any assistance during this transition, please let me know.
Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Answer 2

I don't know why you couldn't put something written together to give them today. They may not recognize your two weeks notice starting until the day you give written notice, so you'd have to work an extra day if you turn it in tomorrow.

Answer 3

What you're saying is fine. Verbal today and say to them you will confirm it in writing and then give them the letter tomorrow. Good luck with that and your new job!

Answer 4

Thats perfectly acceptable, you need to tell them first so that you can agree a final date. Once you have done this verbally you write a letter confirming the conversation and if you feel you need to protect yourself, you ask your employer to sign a second copy that you keep.

Answer 5

It's ok to give a verbal notice. However, as human resource protocol would have it, you must put something in writing soon as possible. This goes on your file and follows you where ever you go.

Answer 6

It depends on the company's policy. You could probably tell them but if you have to give a certain amount of notice, like 2 weeks, it probably won't start until they receive it in writing.

Answer 7

That is usually the norm anyway!! To tell your boss that you are leaving (verbally). And then to provide a written resignation letter later so that it can go on your file!

Answer 8

They can _choose_ to not accept your notice until it is received, by the correct department, in writing.
normally, if you give a verbal notice and tell them that you will follow it up in writing, that would be honoured

Answer 9

Yes, but have you got more than a verbal offer of a new job ?

Answer 10

you can write it on the back of a ciggerette packet or anything
it is just for the inshurance
if you just write i wish to terminate contract in 1 week or whatever
doesnt have to be a big letter just for legalities / blue tape
always leave on good terms when possible

good luck with your new job