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Have you landed your dream job and now is the time to hand in your notice?
Here are a couple of tips to hand in your resignation letter gracefully.
Write a Resignation Letter
Firstly, you will need to write a resignation letter stating that you are terminating your employment. Only do this once you have officially accepted the new offer of employment. There are no rules about how lengthy your resignation letter should be, however it would be best to keep it short and sweet. Details required within the letter include:- State you are leaving the company and a date from which your resignation will take effect
- Thank your employer for the opportunities provided to you throughout your employment
If you are a little lost for words, there are plenty of downloadable templates and more tips on Monster.co.uk.
Arrange a Meeting With Your Employer
It is always best to hand your letter of resignation to your boss in person. This shows respect to your employer, and they are more likely to appreciate the personal approach as opposed to leaving the letter on their desk. Furthermore, when planning the meeting it is best to keep the subject matter to yourself until you are actually in the meeting. Approach your employer that you would like to have a private chat which avoids awkward questions about what the meeting is regarding.
Counter Offer
Once you have handed in your resignation letter, your employer may be shocked and not want to lose you. Therefore, you may be offered a counter offer in order to keep you. However, dependent upon your reasons for leaving you must take time to consider this whether you wish to stay on with the company or whether your new role is exactly what you are looking for. Try not to be stubborn and take careful consideration over the counter offer, after all you may well regret not taking it if your new role does not work out.
Giving a Reason For Leaving
Your employer will want to know why you are leaving their company, unless there is an obvious reason why. Keep it short and professional, for example career progression, a reduced commute or that you just want a change. Stay away from letting all the negative emotions you may have towards your employer and the company out as this could present you as bitter and unprofessional.
Notice Period
You are likely to have to work through your notice period. How long your notice is, varies across businesses therefore ensure you double check this within your employment contract. Within your notice period you will be expected to do a hand-over for the new person taking over your role. This should detail all aspects of your role and how to perform them. Alongside your hand-over, it is likely you will be expected to complete any outstanding projects. Do not slack on the quality of your work or hand-over, you will make a greater impression on your employer by doing so.
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