How to Give Employers Two Week Notice

It's important to give your employer a two week notice of resignation for several reasons. Not only do you want to leave on a professional note, but you also don't want to burn your bridges. Giving a two week notice helps ensure you get good references if a future employer calls to verify your employment.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Write a formal letter explaining why you're leaving. If you're going to pursue a better opportunity, then tell her that. If she cares about you as an employee, she'll be happy for you.

2. Keep the letter upbeat so you leave on a positive note. Steer clear of accusations and complaints in your two week notice. You want to leave an open door in case you decide to come back to the job. It would be uncomfortable to ask for your job back if you told the boss how much you hate him.

3. Thank her for the opportunity that she gave you and tell her how much you appreciate what she's done for you. Employers value grateful employees.

4. Include the date of your last day of work. Although it is a two week notice so the date might be obvious, include the exact date as a courtesy.

5. Assure him that you're able to complete your outstanding projects within the two week time frame. If you aren't able to complete something, tell your boss right away so he can get someone else on it.

[sahman]

on 4/11/2009 In a world of disposable everything, oftentimes jobs are viewed in the same fashion. Just saying "I quit" is a good way to ensure that you will be black-marked. If you have problems with the management, sometimes putting in a two weeks notice instead of leaving immediately is more of a wake up call than leaving in a huff. By giving yourself the additional time, people around you will ask "why?" give your opinion, keep it professional (not "he's an ass." even if that's the case) It also allows the employer to change something, possibly making it more likely for you to stay. There are MANY MANY reasons to give a two weeks notice, professional courtesy being one of the top.

[diegodog]

on 3/12/2008 "...helps ensure you get good references if a future employer calls to verify your employment" Say what?!? If a manager who didn't care about you when you were there made you quit, logic would dictate that the manager will care even less for you since you're not making his / her bottom line. Get with the current decade, the two weeks notice advice was so 1980's.