How do you tell an employer you have been hired somewhere else?

Question

Well, that's that?

Answer 1

Be honest and direct. Give the courtesy of a two week notice.

Answer 2

No matter how you tell them you probably should do it soon, especially before the start date. If you wanted your current employer as a reference 2 weeks is a nice notice period. Since I assume it's past that, if you have a week to spare write them up a letter explaining you've accepted work somewhere else. If you could careless about the reference then just say I quit and leave

Answer 3

You can say as little or as much as you want. You can either tell them you've accepted another position and leave it at that. Or have have accepted another position, where and why. It's up to you. If I have a good relationship with my employer I usually give them details, so they known why I'm leaving. If I have a poor relationship (not often for me, I've been lucky) I keep it simple. Either way be sure to give a 2 week notice.
I agree with nottashygirl. If it's a good employer I like to point out that I've enjoyed working with them and I'm thankful for the experience.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

First do not do it the day you plan to leave, that is very rude. Give them at least 15 days to look for your replacement. Talk with him/her very softly and just say that you have been enjoying the time there that you grow up alot and learn too much, however, right now your goals and your needs have changed and you need to look for your professional growing and it is time for you to move. And you hope to finish the projects you are in charge and I think that is all I can tell you. Good luck! End in very good terms you don't know how things can go later or if you could find this person in the future. Be Diplomat!!!

Answer 5

For your current employer, give two weeks notice and, if possible, finish all your current projects. Be prepared if the current employeer doesn't take your two weeks and lets you go immediately (some do that).

For other prospective employers whom you are in the interview process with, write them a letter thanking them for the consideration, but that you have accepted a position with another company.

Answer 6

Tell you supervisor that you have accepted a position at another company and you are giving your 2 weeks notice. Most companies where I've been in that situation, just go ahead and let you go. They would rather not have ther personnel than there be a chanvce for you to sabotage something...mot saying you would, just how the employer thinks..

Answer 7

Just be honest and straight forward and try to give them a two week notice. Try to leave on a positive note, no matter how you feel about the employer or the job. You never know when you might run into them again or you might need to reapply. You also want to get a good reference if possible. NEVER just stop showing up or make a scene, etc. (no matter how tempting it might be and believe me I know how tempting it can be) It's unprofessional and as I said, you never know if you might meet your boss in another job situation... Oh hell! just tell them off if they REALLY deserve it.

Answer 8

Put in for two weeks vacation. Give him two weeks notice for that two weeks. Never Return. Send a cute little letter , Saying imagine that I found a Job, that I had better not turn down. It has been wonderful working for you. See Ya Bye!

The above story is not a description of any real separation scenario. heh heh

Answer 9

Try to give a 2 weeks notice, if you can't apologize for not being able to. Thank them for the opportunity they gave you and then let them know that you leaving because you got a better offer that you can't turn down. Try to end it on a good note so you get the reference.

Or you could be like me and get pissed at them and just stop showing up.

Answer 10

Give them a written 2 week notice. State that you have learned much from your experience with the company and you thank them for being given the opportunity to work there.

Answer 11

Last time I did this, I basically asked the boss if I could talk to him. I sat down, let him know that although I was pleased with my experience there, an offer was made to me that I couldn't refuse. Give them the reasons why the new job is better. Ask that they understand, and you hope to leave on good terms.