How to Write An Employee Letter Of Resignation

The best resignation letter is positive. Even if you're leaving under bad terms, you hate your boss and can't stand another second with your coworkers, that resignation letter may still follow you to your next job. Keep the letter short and to the point, and make it professional.

Instructions

1. Give your boss at least two weeks notice when you hand him your letter. Format the letter as you would any business letter and address it to your immediate supervisor. Make a copy for the human resources department or office manager.

2. Provide the exact date of when you officially leave your job. A simple sentence such as, "My last day of work shall be XX XX." Is sufficient. .

3. You don't need a lengthy explanation as to why you're leaving. A brief explanation such as a new opportunity, a medical reason (to concentrate on your health) or the need to care for your family is all you really need to say..

4. Leave your boss and coworkers with kind words. Write that you are grateful for the opportunity and the ability to learn what you have learned on the job.

5. Sign off with a professional closing such as "Thank you" or "Sincerely." You may leave forwarding information for your boss so that you can keep in touch. You'll probably need his reference one day.

References

• The Ladders; How to Write an Effective Resignation Letter; Lisa Vaas