i need to write a letter of resignation, i've never done one before, any tips?

Answer 1

Yes-remember to send it to the right people (your immediate boss and the head of the business) Be clear as to your intention to leave and the date when this begins and your last day of working.To cover your future prospects a good idea to praise the company and thank them for the opportunities offered (unless you have any gripes) always leave on a high...
Something like:
Dear......
It is with some sadness I tender my resignation as of ...(date)
i have enjoyed working with ....(name of company) but have a further opportunity to develop my career further.My ast working day will be (date)
kindest regards etc
you can add some personal aspects to your experience anmention people that supported you if you feel appropriate....

Answer 2

Start with saying you enjoyed your time with the company. It never hurts to butter them up as someday in the future you may once again want to work at that place.

Say "with deep regret I must tender my resignation" or some other expression that makes it clear you will miss the place.
Make sure you put down the date that you are official gone.

It is NOT necessary for you to put in writing why you are quitting. You do NOT have to tell them you are leaving because they are SOBS that you can not stand any more or that you got offered a much better job at higher pay.

If the company really cares, they will arrange an exit interview with you, ensure you your comments will be confidential and ask you if there were any problems with your job that led you to resign. This would be the appropriate place to verbally outline any problems. If they write it down and ask you to sign it, REFUSE!. If you sign it, you may as well have put your comments in the resignation letter and you are screwed either way.

The best time to give it is a few days before the required time limit, IE: two days before the required two week notice. Do this for two reasons. First, it is all that is required of you. Secondly, if you give notice way ahead of time and they find a replacement for you, THEY could give you notice and let you go before you planned to go. If you had planned on rolling over from one job to another this could cause you to have a period of unemployment. Also, it could appear that they fired you, specially if your letter of resignation got "lost."

Giving it so that it times out with payday is also a good idea. That way the computer will just kick out your last check and since no one will have to do anything special, you are more likely to receive your final pay check. If you quit mid week or at an odd time, someone is going to have to do extra work to cut that final check. Never make someone do more work than necessary as it screws up the system and you are more likely not to be paid correctly.

Lastly, do not do anything cute as you leave such as stealing all the "W"s off the keyboard or taking the china. If that is the last thing you do, that will be the last thing they remember of you. Not wise.

Answer 3

Don't say anything bad, even if you hate the place. In my letter of resignation, I simply put something along the lines of, "I have been hired by another company, and my last day here will be _____. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow with you. I enjoyed my time here."

Don't leave with bad blood or burn your bridges; you may need these people as references, and if you live in a small town, you'll still see them on occasion. Or, if you're like me, you'll end up dating one of the other employees, and you'll be at all their social functions - not a good thing if you tell them you left because the pay was miserable and they treated you like an insect.

Answer 4

It's so tempting to simply say "Get stuffed, I quit" but you want good references. I always advise something using the following terms. And not all of them but rather choose what suits you best and of course tweak it to personalize it.

Thank you for the great experience to learn from you and I hope to use these skills in my future.. blah blah... / it was a great privledge to get to know you and the other wonderful members of the staff or store... blah blah / I wish you all the best success in your future endeavors... / I enjoyed getting to know the others and have met great friends I know I will keep forever...

Never bring up anything negative AT ALL or mention people you didn't get along with.

Make them feel good about themselves and make them believe you had nothing but the utmost respect for them and whatever the company was and did. I had to do this for a manager I would have rather seen run over by a bus, that backed up a few times to make sure she felt it. But I sucked it up and wrote a letter like that, including a promise to be available as often as she needed me for the next two weeks. And now when I stop by to shop at the store, she is as friendly and delighted as could be, even though she no longer has to acknowledge me at all. And I was told by friends who "test called" (I do NOT suggest doing this.. this job was an extreme circumstance that involved the district manager on numerous occasions, I did it because I really questioned her ethics based on all the thins she did while I worked there) they said she not only confirmed my employment dates, she had a lot of good things to say.

So suck up and compliment and confirm you learned a lot and really believe in the company, even if there are bad feelings. It'll benefit you in the end.

Answer 5

Your letter should include the most honest answer for leaving as possible so the company can learn from you. You should thank them for being a good employer or something appropriate. Don't burn your bridges, you will always need the company for verification of prior employment and for your resume. If at all possible, give the amount of notice requested by your company. Need help with the actual letter, send me the information and I'd be happy to help. I own a personal assistant, errand and concierge company in Chicago, www.aworldclassconciergeservice.com

Answer 6

I agree with keeping it short and to the point. My last resignation letter read:
Dear_____:

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation effective immediately(unless you're giving a two week notice). I will be relocating to ______ and can no longer offer my services.

Sincerely,
x(sign here) (date here)


(print name) (your title)

If you are mailing the notice, include the recipient's name, the company name, and address before you address the letter.

Answer 7

Write it like an essay. If you are serious about giving a resignation letter. Then give them something to read.

Answer 8

normal letter etiquette to start (name address, dear Mr/Mrs e.c.t) and then something like:
"After 2 years of working with you i regret to inform you that i wish to hand in my resignation. I have enjoyed working here and feel that i have learnt alot and made good relationships but i do feel that now is the time to move on. i will of course work my 4 weeks arranged notice from the date of this letter. Thank you, Kind Regards"
Hope this helps, obviously change the information to suit you and your job! x

Answer 9

Short and to the point! Just say Dear so and so, I am resigning my position with (company name). My last day will be (date). Thank you for this learning opportunity.

Sincerely,
(name goes here)

Give it to your boss and a copy to HR.

Answer 10

I've never had to do a formal letter of resigantion, but I did find a decent sample on the interent. I pasted the link below.