How to Quit your Job and Get a Good Recommendation for the Future

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By Francine Sanchez
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Quit your Job and Get a Good Recommendation for the Future

In life, for one reason or another, almost all of us will have to quit a job. Doing this with finesse is difficult and not necessary. However, in order to use your experience with that employer for future references it is important to do so with tact and professionalism.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Confidence
Some homework/ deep thought

Step 1

START WITH A POSITIVE!!! Whether the job was amazing or whether it was the worst experience of your life. Think about how it benefited you in a positive way. This could be something you learned at the job, pleasurable interaction with people in the job -- if you have to, dig deep, but be honest. If you can't think of something, maybe you learned that you want to be in a different industry - that is valid! Not only will finding a positive help your employer w/ the transition it well help you in clarifying the time you spent there and how you want to choose your next employer based on what you learned.
Step 2

TELL THEM THAT YOU ARE QUITTING AND WHY!!!! Before going in to your supervisor, think of all the reasons you are quitting and choose the one which will be most acceptable to the employer. A good tip is to choose something they already know is wrong or lacking in the organization (benefits, hours) or something that is personal (moving, education, changing job field, etc.) If you feel it is necessary to tell your employer every reason, make a list and give it to them after you have been hired at your new job and you no longer feel it is necessary to keep a pristine connection with your past employer.
Step 3

THANK THEM FOR THEIR TIME AND ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE THE TRANSITION PROCESS EASIER!! Maybe your employer will need you to train/hire a replacement, maybe there will be nothing else you can do to help with the transition. But, this step shows that although you are leaving, you are willing to be a dedicated employee to the last day.......which leads us to the last step.
Step 4

DON'T STOP WORKING!!! After you give your employer your notice continue to give a high quality of service on the job.