You’ve done it, you’ve actually done it! You got the job after too many rounds of interviews and several days of hyping yourself up in the bathroom mirror. You celebrate with your loved ones, excited to start this new chapter of your career when the bright morning light of the rising sun reminds you of one more task you must accomplish; you have to quit your old job.
Closing the old chapter is easier said than done, but we’re here to help you tie up loose ends not only professionally, but responsibly as well.
Whether this conversation with your supervisor takes place in person or over email, here is a general outline of points you should hit when crafting the letter of your imminent exit:
- Keep it professional, do not bring in personal reasons for leaving, even if your supervisor treated you and the staff poorly.
- Give them an exact date of when you’re leaving, stick to company policy for resignation. That means you can’t give them this notice the day before you intend to leave, it appears very unprofessional and adds cracks to the bridges of your relationships.
- Focus on the positives for yourself, remember to thank them for the opportunity and support during your tenure.
- Offer to help train the person who will be taking on your responsibilities and or turn over any projects that you were still working on.
Now, if you turn this document in and your supervisor wants to counter-offer, here are some tips for sticking to your decision:
- Be firm in your decision. You had your reasons for putting in the extra effort to find a new place of work, don’t forget those reasons, just don’t say those out loud.
- Tell them you have already started moving your life to where your new job is. If you moved across town, tell them you’re already getting settled into your new role.
- Turn the conversation back to transitioning your role from you to the next person who will take up the mantel. Make plans that focus on that and do not take up any new projects or duties that don’t move towards making your departure as painless as possible for your team.
Resigning isn’t the time to talk about the issues you’ve had in your current role, that time has long passed; it’s about being professional and responsible to the people you worked with and giving them the resources they need to continue to succeed.
Here are some final reminders to keep in mind as you craft your resignation:
- Keep the discussion as to-the-point and non-emotional as possible. Getting into a long discussion on what needs to change will not have the intended results.
- Make sure you are focusing on the hiring manager and their needs. You want to help them in any way you can.
- If more time is requested beyond the time you would like to leave, simply state, “this is a fair amount of time to transition, is within the policy manual, and allows me to meet my commitments to my new employer.”
- Give your boss the courtesy and professionalism on how they would like to make announcements to the company on your upcoming departure.
As you move from one job to another, don’t be afraid to keep in touch with your former coworkers or employers. You built those relationships with time and effort, don’t let those connections stale over time, you never know when you might see them again.
Go forth and quit your job responsibly and don’t forget to reach out to us if you’re job hunting in the future. We’ll walk you through all the steps from interview to resignation letter.
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