Resignation letter?

Question

I need to write a resignation letter as I want to leave my current job. I have been there 2 years so know all the staff well and get along in the role but just feel I wish to move on.

I will be handing the letter in for my manager tho and will probably speak to her anyways. Do I still need to write it formally with addresses, Dear ... , yours truly, and all those things. If so how should I lay it out?

How long should a letter be?

Answer 1

Yes, be formal. Say that you are writing to give your notice of resignation, say thank you for all the support and encouragement and then sign off. No need to put any extra information in it as you will probably explain when you speak to them. But make the letter formal, short and polite.

Answer 2

I am a manager in a large retail store and ive seen loads of different variations! lol. I always find it nice if it is typed and along the following format:

Dear (whoever)
I regret to inform you that after much consideration that you should take this letter as my resignation as I feel I need to explore more horizons and career opportunities. May i take this opportunity to thank you in the support you have given me during my service here. My last day will be (whatever day)

Thanks again
(name)

i dunno...just a suggestion...it is nice when people do it formally cos it shows a certain level of respect and understanding for your manager....(and they are the ones going to be writing your reference! lol)

Answer 3

It needs to include the formalities, as well as some complimentry information about the company. For instance...

"The experience I have gained while employed at ABC Company will stay with me as I move on to future endeavors."

You also might want to include your reasons for leaving.

"I am resigning my position as Office Manager to pursue a career as a dental assistant."

You see what I mean? That stuff goes into your file and in 15 years if you happened to list them on a resume, your current manager might not be employed there. It gives you credibility.

Good luck!

Answer 4

keep the letter fairly brief but formal. You can add at the end that you have enjoyed working for the company and thank them for the experience you have gained and wish them every success in the future.This has the benefit of giving your (former) employer a basis for a good reference should you need one All the best in your new job

Answer 5

Keep it short and to the point. Thank them for the opportunity.Let them know it was not an easy decision to make but an opportunity came along you couldn't pass up.
Keep it upbeat, friendly, and above all professional.
You may verbally ask at this time for a letter of recommendation for your records to be given to you upon final date of employment with this company.

Answer 6

Yes, you do need to write a resignation letter. It will be placed in your employment file and become part of your permanent record.

Keep it short. A couple of sentences should do.

Dear Mrs Adams:

I intend to resign my position as rocket scientist on November 23, 2007. Please consider this my two weeks notice.

Yours Truly

Mr. Adam Prescott.

Answer 7

Keep it as brief as makes sense. Avoid swear words and denigration of anyone. Best be as formal as you can, as well as brief, and back that up with your spoken feelings and smiling goodbyes. Letters are often kept on file. They might remain on file to haunt you if you insult people, fib and so on! So the less said the better.

Answer 8

To whom it may concern

Please accept this as written confirmation that I will be terminating my employment with this company on xx/xx/xx

Best Regards

A N Other


You will have to calculate the termination date to take account of any notice you may have to work.

Although, I have been given a letter of resignation that said;;

F**k Off I'm Gone

Answer 9

I agree with Dan H. Don't go into how you did or did not enjoy working with people, etc. Save that for your farewell email. When i resigned I went in to speak to my boss and gave her my notice. She asked me to follow with something in writing so I sent her and email similar to the one DanH recommended and that was sufficient.

When I actually left I sent an email telling people how much i had enjoyed working with them and wishing them well in the future.

Good luck!

Answer 10

i would write the letter but keep it short and sweet and to the point

if they want more details from you then that is best done face to face and NOT in writing

thank them for the chance you have had to work with them and that you have enjoyed your time with them etc (if it is true) and that you now have an alternative offer of employment. any more details you can divulge (or not) yourself verbally