How to write a letter of resignation

quitting a job is something nearly everyone will have to do sometime in their life. This can be difficult if you don't know how to resign.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• computer
• printer

1. To begin with, don't bad mouth the company you are quitting. Instead talk about the positive memories and influence that it had on you.

2. Make sure that you give a significant amount of time before resigning so they have enough time to fill your position. Give at least 2 weeks notice.

3. Be sure to begin with a positive paragraph and don't use any controversial language in the letter.

4. Unfortunately the letter cannot be all positive, so near the middle you should place the news that you are resigning.

5. Finally you should close the letter with another positive paragraph much like the first paragraph.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't spread the news of your departure throughout the office.
• make sure you are direct and don't beat around the bush.
• Make sure that your letter of resignation says exactly what you want it to say, because it could likely be put in your personnal file or used in court.
• Be sure not to offend anyone in your letter, because you may end up needing to work with them again someday.