How to write a good resignation letter

There are a few things to think about when writing a resignation letter. It wouldn’t benefit you to state that you were not satisfied with your job just in case they don’t give you a reference letter for future posts. Mention good things about your position. You may not like your job or you may have a new one, but writing a letter of resignation can be quite difficult. There is obviously a reason to do one. Your intentions in writing your letter are not to make your boss feel that they are responsible for your going away.

Here are a few things you should put in your letter of resignation:

• Express your gratitude to your employer for your time in their employment
• An explanation of why you want to leave, be tactful, if it is not good then make up something, i.e. you have been offered another job
• There is no need to put any negative points about employees or the job
• Lay your letter out as if you are writing a cover letter and don’t forget to sign and date it
• Some companies require you to give at least one months notice. Ensure that you give your resignation letter to your employer before your leaving date so that you give the appropriate notice for your position. It is professional to do this

Example of a resignation letter:

Your address

Date

Dear (bosses name)

Re: Letter of resignation

First paragraph:
Even though you have mentioned in the subject line what this letter is, you need to also include it here stating the reasons why you are leaving.

Second paragraph:
It is good to mention that you are willing to stay for the notice required for the position and offer your services by training a new member of staff.

Third paragraph:
Thank your employer for your time within their company declaring your gratitude.

Yours Sincerely,

Your name

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