Keep it brief but focused. Clearly state your desire to resign. No need to get into the particulars of why you're leaving or share any gripes you have. Try to keep it positive and gracious, if possible. Despite any painful reasons for leaving a toxic job, your moving on signifies a new career direction for you.
How to Reject Candidates Without Burning Bridges Reject Promptly (and Kindly) ... Personalize Emails When Applicable. Request Feedback on the Candidate Experience. Consider a Phone Call For Late-Stage Candidates. Notify Promising Candidates About Future Job Openings.
5 steps to resigning without burning bridges Resign face-to-face where possible. “Generally, people find it more respectful for you to resign in person,” she says. Show you're thankful. Follow up in writing. Work hard during your notice period. Continue to support the business after you've left.
To avoid burning bridges, express gratitude, provide feedback (just like you'd expect to receive), don't ghost them or lie, and lend a helping hand to network with them to find another ideal candidate.
Tell them you appreciate their offer and are glad they picked you for the job. After that, mention that you will not take it and give them a reason. You don't have to go into much detail, but it's good for the employer to have a clue of why you declined their offer.
Say something akin to: ``I'm sorry but after our interview I realized that the position being offered is not going to be a good fit for me and I must decline your offer. Thank you for your time and consideration and I wish you the best of luck in finding the right match.''
There are several ways you could do it. The common one is simply writing a brief resignation letter that includes the date of your last day, as well as a brief reason why you are resigning. The others are you could just talk to your supervisor/manager, or simply send them an email if you have that option at work.
Resign in person: Schedule a meeting with your boss or use an existing meeting. IF you can't do face to face, do Zoom or phone call. Let them know that you are resigning thank them for the time you had there. At the end of the meeting hand over the letter or hit send. Send a copy to HR as well.
Say something akin to: ``I'm sorry but after our interview I realized that the position being offered is not going to be a good fit for me and I must decline your offer. Thank you for your time and consideration and I wish you the best of luck in finding the right match.''
Here's the system I developed to say “no” with kindness, tact, and integrity. Know your “Yes” first. Saying “No” is not as easy if you know what you are saying “Yes” to. Start with gratitude. Be clear and confident. Offer an alternative. Don't over-explain. Practice in low-stakes situations. Let go of guilt.