Now that the job market is picking up, more people are thinking about resigning to take a new position. It's a good idea to formalize your departure with a letter that says when your resignation is effective. What should you include in your resignation letter?
When writing a resignation letter, it's important to keep your resignation letter simple, brief, and to-the-point. It should also be positive, because once you have decided to resign, there's no point in criticizing your employer or your job - you may need a reference in the future.
Write a formal resignation letter, so it can be placed in your employment file. When you're not sure what to write, review sample resignation letters to get some ideas. You can use them to create your own personalized resignation letter.
Need to resign via email? Here's how to send a resignation email message, along with resignation email samples you can edit to fit your personal circumstances.
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