Dear candidate,
Herewith a sample letter that you could use in resigning from your current job.
05 September 2010
(Your Boss' Name)
(Company Name)
(Address 1)
(Address 2)
(Address 3)
(Postal Code)
Dear (Boss' Name):
This is to inform you that I have accepted a position with (new company name).
I want to express my gratitude for a rewarding professional association during my employment with (company name).
This decision was not an easy one and involved many hours of thoughtful consideration, particularly with respect to my own plans for my future. I am confident, however, that this new position represents a positive move toward fulfilling my career goals.
I hope you will respect my position in this matter.
My main thoughts now are to work as hard as possible to wrap up my current responsibilities and to hand over my responsibilities as smoothly as possible. However, I would like to join (new company name) as soon as possible. Therefore, if convenient, I would like to request that you waive my notice period.
Sincerely,
(Your Name and Signature)
Guidelines to remember when leaving your current job:
When leaving a company, it’s best to exercise self-control, whether the move is voluntary or forced. To make the best of an awkward situation, here are some guidelines to remember:
Do not burn bridges, keep your mouth shut, do not stir and stay cool!
Leaving a job, like ending a personal relationship, is strictly a private matter and waving your dirty laundry serves no purpose. It only puts you in a bad light!
Even if you are invited to a “confidential” exit interview, there’s nothing to gain from bad-mouthing your current employer.
Soliciting support (or fomenting dissent) from your co-workers might create the impression of a conspiracy or coup d’etat and unwittingly implicate innocent people.
It's best to keep your distance, and complete your work in the most professional and proficient manner possible!
You may need a reference from your current employer at some point in time, so keep your cool and don't burn your bridges.
Our industry is very small, so you are sure to bump into the people you are leaving behind today. Make sure they remember you for the good things you did and not for the way in which you exited.
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it.
It’s easy to be gracious when everything’s rosy, but it takes an extra dose of character to act like an adult when the going gets tough. If you’re ever caught in a sudden employment shift, try to maintain your composure and consider the consequences of your actions.
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