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Letter of Resignation Sample

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Use this letter of resignation letter sample to formally inform your employer that you are submitting your resignation. This letter of resignation sample is brief and to the point. There is no need to give the employer any more information than they need to know, which is the fact that you are resigning and when you are leaving.

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Letter of Resignation

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position with XYZ company on September 15.

Thank you for the opportunities you have provided me during my time with the company. If I can be of any assistance during this transition, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

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Please Note: This sample is provided for guidance only. The provided information, including samples and examples, is not guaranteed for accuracy or legality. Letters and other correspondence should be edited to fit your personal situation.

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