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How to Write a Resignation Letter

By , About.com GuideMay 23, 2012

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When writing a letter of resignation, 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 how to write a resignation letter, review sample resignation letters to get some ideas. You can use them to create your own personalized resignation letter.

And if you're already written a resignation letter that helped you part with your employer on good terms, I'd like to include it in our collection of samples. Here's how to submit your letter.

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