When you decide that you no longer want to work at your job possibly for health reasons, internal conflict or you’ve been offered a more profitable position elsewhere, it is customary to give your present employers advance noticed.  The notice should come in the form of a written statement or more popular a “letter of resignation.”  A resignation letter should be short and sweet meaning keep it simple and concise, don’t go into who’s, whys and whens.  Concentrate and keep a positive flow.

Your letter of resignation is a “heads up” to your employer that your have decided to leave and on this particular date.  In business it shouldn’t be personal with regards to emotions.  So, by thanking your employer despite “personal” feelings a sentence of appreciation should be noted.

Below is a sample resignation letter.  The blanks can easily be filled in and always read your work aloud.  You will hear mistakes if you made them.

(Your Info – no double space)

Name

Street Name

City, State, Zip Code

Phone, Email

__________________

Date

(Employer Info- no double space)

Name of person

Company Name

Street Name

City, State, Zip Code

(Salutation)

Dear (Mr./Ms. Last name),

Upon receipt of this letter, (Date) will be my last day of employment from (Company Name), as (position/title).  I have chosen to resign due to a strategic career move.  I would like to offer my two weeks notice, in order for you to find an acceptable replacement.

Thank you for the opportunity to work for your organization, I have gained valued experience. (optional but cordial)

Sincerely,

(Your signature)

(printed/typed name)