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Resignation Letter

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Definition: A resignation letter is a letter formally advising your employer that you are leaving your job. A resignation letter can help you maintain positive relationship with your employer, while paving the way for you to move on.

Review advice on how to write a resignation letter and resignation letter samples to see what is included in a resignation letter.

Also Known As: letter of resignation
Examples:
Anthony wrote a resignation letter advising his boss he was giving two weeks notice.
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