Resigning from your current role can be tough. If you have been there for one year or close to 20 years it will be a tough conversation to have. The way you resign will show a lot about you and how you want to be perceived thereafter. Below are some tips on how to appropriately resign from your job:
- Always keep in mind the amount of notice you are giving. Your employment contract will state how many weeks notice you need to give them. The standard is two weeks.
- Type up your resignation letter – keep in mind the dates of when you resign and when you are starting your new role. Keep your resignation letter professional, short, and sweet. Add in any positives into the letter, and that you would like to continue the relationship and stay in touch. It is a small world out there and the worst thing to do is to burn a bridge.
- Add an ‘Action Plan’ in your resignation letter. Create a plan that will ease the transition of your departure. This is not done often but is always appreciated.
- Get prepared to submit your resignation. You know your boss the most – you need to mentally prepare yourself for the conversation. It can get awkward, upsetting and even sad. Just give yourself some time to prepare for that.
- Always resign in person. Have the resignation letter printed out and set a meeting with your boss. Preferably during a not so busy time. If you are unable to resign in person then send it via email.
- During the conversation be humble and polite.
It is not easy having to resign. It may be one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. But if you take these tips and execute accordingly it will make the process a whole lot smoother.
