So goes a popular saying in the Netherlands, used to announce one’s departure without having to go into details. There is a time of arriving and a time of leaving. A statement that says you are going to resign The date of your last day of work at the organization (based on the notice you are giving) A short explanation of why you are leaving A short, polite thank you at the end of the letter Other things your resignation letter could include are: Something positive about your experience in the job (e.g., the opportunity to gain experience or develop your skills) An offer to help make your resignation easier for the organization (e.g., an offer to train somebody else to do your job) Check out Youth Central s Jobs Careers pages for more tips and advice about your rights at work, how to find and apply for a job and more...
Whatever the circumstances of your departure, this Employee Resignation Letter can help you draft a polite and appropriate resignation letter. In general, a resignation letter should be a short letter, formally exhorting your boss that you are leaving your job and the company. Such an abdication letter can help you keep up a positive association with your company and boss by leaving with a solid and positive last impression, while likewise preparing for you to proceed onward.
Employee Resignation Letter sample sentences:
- To Whom It May Concern / Dear Mr., Mrs.,
- I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from my position as {{Job Title}} for {{Company}}.
- Through this email, I would like to inform you regarding my decision to resign from the job post of a {{job position}} from {{Company}}.
- The effective date of my resignation is {{Effective date}}.
- As required by my employment contract I am giving two weeks’ notice, effective today.
- My last day at work will be {{Date, Year}}.
- I have given this decision a lot of thought.
- I have decided that it is time for me to move on and have accepted a position elsewhere.
- Please let me know what I can do to assist with the transfer of my responsibilities before I leave.
- This email is to notify you that I am resigning my position as {{Job position}} with {{Company}} effective {{Day}}, {{Effective Date}}.
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and {{Company}} for having me as part of your team. I wish you all the best for the future.
- I would like to take this opportunity to, first of all, thank you for presenting me with such a valuable opportunity to be a part of your esteemed organization and contribute to the {{department}} team.
- My last day of employment will be {{Effective Date}}.
- This includes the required two weeks’ notice period.
- I have decided to resign from {{Company}} because I have some better opportunities waiting for me. As I look forward to advancing in my career, I have secured the position of manager at {{New company}}.
- Upon my resignation, I do not want to miss an opportunity to thank all my coworkers, respected team leader, and the senior members of the company for their continuous support and motivation.
- I have thoroughly enjoyed working at your company and I would always cherish the time that I have spent here.
- I have enjoyed working here very much and I want to thank you and the whole {{Department}} team for all the support and encouragement you have always given me. In order to achieve my long-term career goals, I have accepted a higher-level sales position with another company.
- Please know that I am available to help in any way that will make my departure as easy as possible for the company.
- Again, it has been a pleasure working as a part of your department and I want to wish everyone at {{New Company}} the best of luck for the future.
- I wish {{Company}}, all the best for its future endeavors. If I can be of any help to you, please feel free to contact me on {{phone number}}.
- Thanking you.
- Yours sincerely,
Please consider it might cause some stress for the employer who needs to find a replacement. Therefore it's important to give the notice in time (especially check with your contract), with for example two or four weeks, which is often an accepted minimum period of time.
We hope you made the best decision and this Employee Resignation Letter can be of good use to you, in order to write a polite and compelling resignation letter.
Good luck with your next step!