Before sitting down and writing a resignation letter, you should be almost 100% certain that you want to leave your current job, if not many complications can arise. The resignation letter should be written in the business letter format and be directed towards your supervisor or manager.
At a minimum the letter should state that you are leaving, when you are leaving, and thank them for the time that they have employed you. It is common courtesy to give at least two weeks notice before you leave your job, but sometimes you'll have no control over it.
It is important that you keep your letter positive, you want to maintain a good relationship with your employer and co-workers, and they can be potential future references or business associates. If you feel like your reason for leaving is honorable, you can include the reason for leaving in your letter, but if you think your reason for leaving may rub your employer the wrong way, there is no need to put the reason in your letter.
Resignation Letter Writing
The first paragraph of your letter should state that you are leaving and when you are leaving.
The second paragraph should explain your reason for leaving the company. (This paragraph is optional.)
In the third paragraph you can offer to make your resignation go smoothly for the company. For example, you can offer to help train a replacement with the time you still have left. (This paragraph is also optional.)
The last paragraph should thank the employer for the opportunity to work for, wish them well and/or express interest in maintaning your professional relationship.
Sample Resignation Letter
[SIZE=-1]483 Spring Road
Ft. Berliner, VA 58265 [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]October 21, 2004 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Mr. Jack Wilkins
Head of Inventory Control
Widgets Unlimited, Inc.
16 Ferris Blvd.
Clinton, VA 58763 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Dear Mr. Jenkins: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]I am formally notifying you that I'll be tendering my resignation from Widgets Unlimited, Inc. My last day will be on November 12, 2004 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]I never imagined that I would have to leave Widgets Unlimited, but due to the relocation of my wife's work to New York, I have made the decision with my wife to move up to New York as a family. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]If there is anything that I can do to make this transition easier for the company, let me know and I'd be more than willing to help out. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]I have truly enjoyed my work here and I would like to thank you for the opportunity that you have given me to work here at Widgets Unlimited.
Sincerely, [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Signature [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Scott Nelson
Inventory Specialist
[/SIZE]
At a minimum the letter should state that you are leaving, when you are leaving, and thank them for the time that they have employed you. It is common courtesy to give at least two weeks notice before you leave your job, but sometimes you'll have no control over it.
It is important that you keep your letter positive, you want to maintain a good relationship with your employer and co-workers, and they can be potential future references or business associates. If you feel like your reason for leaving is honorable, you can include the reason for leaving in your letter, but if you think your reason for leaving may rub your employer the wrong way, there is no need to put the reason in your letter.
Resignation Letter Writing
The first paragraph of your letter should state that you are leaving and when you are leaving.
The second paragraph should explain your reason for leaving the company. (This paragraph is optional.)
In the third paragraph you can offer to make your resignation go smoothly for the company. For example, you can offer to help train a replacement with the time you still have left. (This paragraph is also optional.)
The last paragraph should thank the employer for the opportunity to work for, wish them well and/or express interest in maintaning your professional relationship.
Sample Resignation Letter
[SIZE=-1]483 Spring Road
Ft. Berliner, VA 58265 [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]October 21, 2004 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Mr. Jack Wilkins
Head of Inventory Control
Widgets Unlimited, Inc.
16 Ferris Blvd.
Clinton, VA 58763 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Dear Mr. Jenkins: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]I am formally notifying you that I'll be tendering my resignation from Widgets Unlimited, Inc. My last day will be on November 12, 2004 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]I never imagined that I would have to leave Widgets Unlimited, but due to the relocation of my wife's work to New York, I have made the decision with my wife to move up to New York as a family. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]If there is anything that I can do to make this transition easier for the company, let me know and I'd be more than willing to help out. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]I have truly enjoyed my work here and I would like to thank you for the opportunity that you have given me to work here at Widgets Unlimited.
Sincerely, [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Signature [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Scott Nelson
Inventory Specialist
[/SIZE]