How to Inform Your Boss That You Have Found a Better Job
No matter how you feel about your current job, letting your boss know about your resignation is often a stressful duty. The way you let your company know you're leaving makes a lasting impression. Resigning in a professional manner allows you to maintain a business contact in your boss. He is more likely to serve as a positive reference for you in the future. The way you leave also affects your ability to go back to your old company in the future, if necessary.
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Verify your starting day at your new job. Ensure you are able to wrap up your responsibilities at your current job and give your boss at least two weeks notice. Decide on your final day at your current job, keeping in mind that you may want a few days of vacation before starting your new position.
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Write a formal resignation letter that includes the exact date of your last day. Keep the letter short and professional. If desired, use the letter as a way to tell your boss you have found a new opportunity to further your career.
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Remove personal items from your desk discretely before resigning. Some companies escort people out of the building immediately upon receiving a resignation letter. Taking home your prized personal possessions before giving your notice ensures nothing sentimental is left behind.
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Schedule a meeting with your boss at a time when you are both able to sit down and talk about you leaving. Present the resignation letter to your boss and explain the situation. Ask about getting paid for outstanding vacation time, as well as the process for resigning from the company. For example, some companies require you to schedule an exit interview.
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Write out a plan for your last few weeks at the company with the help of your boss. Identify the tasks you need to complete before leaving. This might include wrapping up a project you're working on, training other staff on your duties or creating a manual for various duties in your position.
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Inform colleagues and other key personnel at the office about your resignation. Contact any outside vendors or clients to notify them that you are leaving the company.
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