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Free Sample Resignation Letter

Resigning from a job? Review free samples and examples of resignation letters. Learn the tricks of writing a good sample resignation letter and leave a good impression on your soon-to-be ex-employer.

The ideal situation is to resign when you have another position lined up, and you received an acceptance letter from an the hiring organization. That said, sometimes circumstances don't allow for you to leave when you have another job to go to. In either situation, you should follow these resignation letter example tips:

Write a short letter. You shouldn't provide a blow-by-blow of the reasons you are leaving. Especially if you are leaving under negative circumstances. Keep in mind that 

you will need your employer for a future reference.

Do not accept a counter offer. Statistics show that individuals who accept a counter offer end up leaving or getting fired within a year. So think about counter offer pros and cons before you decide to stay.  

Follow business letter protocol. A resignation letter is a business letter so it should have all the markings of one. 

Submit a hard copy. When resigning from a job, do not email your resignation letter. You should print it out and submit it on paper. 

Resignation Letter Example 

If you are resigning from a job, here's a resignation letter example. 

Dear [last name of contact person]:


Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation. [state your last day with the company] will be my last day with the company. Thank you for the opportunities I have been given working at [name of the company].

Though my decision is final, I will happily train whomever is selected to take my place. Also, please know that I will continue to perform my responsibilities to the best of my abilities. I am dedicated to seeing my commitment with [name of company] through.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Typed]

[Your Signature]

cc: [Human Resources Manager]

Since resigning from a job is never easy. You should take your time in making the decision. And remember never to burn a bridge because you never know when you will need the assistance of your former manager.

 
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