Resignation letters can be delivered both in person through hard copy or online attached as a PDF via email. Ultimately, they both have the same purpose: letting the company know you're leaving.
Most companies ask you to deliver your resignation letter to your direct supervisor. You may also write to a letter to someone else, such as a more senior manager or member of human resources.
Most companies ask you to deliver your resignation letter to your direct supervisor. You may also write to a letter to someone else, such as a more senior manager or member of human resources. Your employee handbook may have information about whom to address when sending a resignation letter.
I am writing to inform you of my resignation, effective Date. After careful consideration, I am writing to announce my resignation from my position as Job Title at Company. My last day of work will be Date. Please accept this letter as my formal resignation.
Ask for a personal one on one meeting to discuss your reasons for leaving. Be honest, but be professional and respectful. Thank your boss for any advice and direction they gave you during your career. Tell them about a time when they supported you or helped move your career forward.
What to include in a resignation letter A clear statement that expresses your intention to resign. Provide the proper amount of notice. Offer a transition plan. A short explanation about why you're leaving. A polite expression of gratitude. A statement about your immediate departure from the company.
How to gracefully resign from your job Prepare yourself. Before announcing your intention to resign, make sure your decision is firm and final. Meet with your manager face-to-face. Handing in your resignation letter. Tie up loose ends. Leave a positive last impression.
Please accept this letter as formal notification of my intention to resign from my position as job title with company name. My final day will be date of last day as per my notice period. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to have worked in the position for the past time in employment.
10 things you should never say when leaving your job Don't bash your employer. Don't apologise. Don't give away too much. Don't make any promises. Don't sign anything. Don't tell them who knew. Don't say that you'll do an exit interview. Don't tell them how long you've been looking.
I, state your name, am formally resigning from my position as insert role here. This resignation is effective immediately and my last day of employment will be insert date here. I have learned valuable skills in my time with insert company name here that I will carry through the rest of my professional career.