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Step 1
Make sure that your company does not have a history of firing people when they give their two-week notice. Then, and only then, should you give your two-week notice.
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Step 2
The resignation itself should be very brief, no longer than a few sentences. This is not the time for dramatics. Ignore advice that says you should give your reasons for leaving, as well as where you're going. You want to put the least amount of effort as possible into your resignation letter.
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Step 3
Never leave a job unless you have another one in place. You won't qualify for unemployment benefits if you quit your job.
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Step 4
Make absolutely sure that any references you plan on using from your company will actually give you a good reference. A good way to check this is to have a friend from a "company" call your reference and ask a few quick questions to make sure this person has no hidden animosity toward you.
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Step 5
Stay connected with as many people as you can, through Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Step 6
It's OK to burn some bridges. If you had a difficult boss, or there were coworkers you hated, feel free to never speak to them again.
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Step 7
Keep your good-byes short. Again, this is no time for melodramatic, long-winded emails about how much you'll miss everyone, how much you love everyone, and how much the company means to you. Keep it professional.
Comments
musicdeb said
on 6/1/2009 great advice on how to quit your job with dignity5*
cjsroro said
on 6/1/2009 I enjoyed this article. I like #6 the best. In my many years in the work force only 3 employers let me work out my last 2 weeks. That is because they need me to train someone to do my job. 5*
edieness said
on 6/1/2009 I love number 4. This is a great article. 5*