When You Decide to Up and Resign From Your Job

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When You Decide to Up and Resign From Your Job

by Mike Zhang, Robert Walters , 09 September 2011

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Human Capital Management Professional Development

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counter-offer recommendation letter resignation Robert Walters

People spend most of their time and effort in seeking and acquiring a new job, but spare little thought to leaving a current job. But when it comes to resigning, does it really matter how you do it?

Below are ‘do’s and don’ts’ to avoid burning your bridges, before and after you hand in your letter of resignation.

Resignation Do’s

Do prepare to resign:

So there’s no question about what belongs to you or the company, compile your portfolio, take personal property home, and remove personal files and software from your computer before you resign.

Do give ample and proper resignation notice:

Check your company’s policy manual to be sure. If you don’t follow company policy, not only might you burn bridges, but you might also deprive yourself of termination benefits, such as pay for unused vacation.

Do offer to help:

Consider offering to

Assist in finding and interviewing your replacement
Help out until your replacement is on board
Break in your replacement

Do ask for recommendation letters:

If they’re not too ticked off that you quit, ask bosses, coworkers and direct reports for recommendation (reference) letters, while they can still recall your finer points.

Do say good-bye:

Take the time to talk with each of your bosses, coworkers and direct-reports. Express your appreciation and say that you’ll miss working with them.

Resignation Don’ts

Don’t jump the gun:

Never submit your resignation letter until after you have a solid job offer in writing.

Don’t display a short-timer’s attitude:

Make sure your work area and projects are in order and try to clear up unfinished business.

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