presentation all about writing a resignation letter

2. 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.

3. 1. State the reason for resigning.
2. Make clear the definite date
when the resignation is to be
effective.
3. State a note of appreciation,
regret, or both.

4. 1. The resignation letter is
delivered at least two weeks
before the date of leaving.
2. Sarcastic or belittling
statements have no place in a
resignation letter.

5. 0When writing a resignation letter, it's
important to keep your resignation
letter as simple, brief, and focused
as possible. It should also be
positive.
0This letter will be included in your
employment file and could be
shared with potential future
employers; therefore, it should be
professional and polite.

6. 0The fact that you are leaving and date
when your resignation is effective.
0Thanks to your employer for the
opportunities you have had during your
employment.
0It's usually better to resign in person,
then follow up with a formal
resignation letter.

7. 0When you are resigning from employment,
it's proper protocol to provide your
employer with a formal resignation
letter for your employee file.
0A resignation letter should be simple,
brief, focused, and to the point.
0Simply provide information on when you
are leaving and let the employer know you
appreciate your time with the company.

8. Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

9. Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from
my position as Account Executive for the Smith
Agency, effective August 1.
Thank you for the opportunities for professional and
personal development that you have provided me
during the last five years. I have enjoyed working for
the agency and appreciate the support provided me
during my tenure with the company.
If I can be of any help during this transition, please
let me know.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name

10. First Last Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

11. Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
First Paragraph
Your letter should say that you are
resigning and state when your resignation
is effective.
Middle Paragraph
The next (optional) section of your
resignation letter should thank your
employer for the opportunities you have
had during your employment with the
company.

12. Final Paragraph
Conclude your resignation letter (also
optional) by offering to assist with the
transition.
Close
Respectfully yours,
Signature
Handwritten Signature
Typed Signature

13. This example is a very general letter that you can produce for any employer.
Today’s Date
Your Boss's Name
Boss's Title
Company Name
Dear __________:
Please accept this letter of resignation from the position
of [your title], effective two weeks from today. My last day
at [name of company] will be [date].

14. If there are any exit procedures that I
need to be aware of in terms of
technical devices or anything else,
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

15. Today’s Date
Your Boss's Name
Boss's Title
Company Name
Dear ________:
It is with deep regret that I give you my formal notice
of resignation as [your title] at [company name]. My
last working day will be [date].
I have accepted a position with another company
that will further my growth and development in my
career. I have enjoyed working at (company name)
and will miss my colleagues here, however, this
new position will challenge my growth and further
my career.

16. I appreciate the professional development and growth
from [company name], and in particular from you. Your
mentoring support has encouraged me and I hope that
we will continue our relationship as I move forward in
my career.
I wish you and [company name] continued growth and
success in the future.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name