New Position
September 15, 2008
Jeffrey L. Connelly
6758 Maser Drive
Fieldview, VA 00087
(206) 456-5440
John H. Freeman, President
Prosperity Manufacturing, Inc.
986 Brixton Road
Rudesville, VA 00976
Dear Mr. Freeman:
Working at Prosperity Manufacturing has been a rewarding experience for me, personally and career wise. I was able to recognize my strengths as a professional and my weaknesses as a human being. I am truly grateful that I was given the chance to be exposed to different kinds of people and that I was able to gain proper customer relationship skills through my work.
I will be forever grateful for the numerous trainings made available to me during my service at the company. These trainings widened my perspective and increased my knowledge about handling customer concerns effectively. I am also glad for having supportive and warm officemates that helped lighten my day-to-day work responsibility. I can say that I wouldn’t be as efficient without the presence of my good-natured colleagues.
In spite of all the good features I visibly recognize in my work environment, I regret to say that I need to resign from my post. I have been offered a supervisory position at the Excellent Garments Inc. which I consider as a grand opportunity. With my discipline and good work ethics, I believe I deserve to be in the said position. I would like my resignation to take effectivity by the end of this month, to comply with the company policy on resignation.
Thank you very much. I wish Prosperity Manufacturing, Inc. continued success.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Connelly
Pharmaceutical Sales
457 Nathan Road
Pittsville Hills, NJ 08692
241-455-0303
September 1, 2008
Dr. Rick Stradmore
Pharmaceutical Sales Director
Merck & Company, Inc.
5 Merck Dr
Whitehouse Station, NJ 06673
Dear Rick,
Through this letter I am officially tendering my resignation from Merck & Company, Inc. effective this Monday, September 15, 2008.
I have been blessed to be appointed by my grandfather to take charge and continue the operation of our family business in Missouri. Getting involved in our farm will enable me to practice my skills as a veterinarian. I am more than thrilled to be assured of career growth and financial security as well as to be finally able to contribute to the success of my family’s investment.
My personal and professional experience with Merck had been very impressive. I was able to deliver the best that I can manage primarily because I am sorrounded with talented and amiable colleagues. Likewise, I greatly appreciate the support and recognition I received from you as my supervisor. I know I have learned valuable things from this company that will be useful to my future career as a veterinarian.
I also would like to assure you that every task assigned to me will be properly accomplished before I leave. Advice me on any process that I may miss, or things that I need to turn over. It is my sincere intention that my resignation will not affect the operation of our unit in any negative way.
I thank you for believing in me and for constantly motivating me to give my best performance. I wish you and Merck continued success.
Sincerely,
Henry White
Resigning with Dignity
When its time to leave a job, whether for a better opportunity or to escape an undesirable situation, let dignity be your friend and exit of choice. While the company you are leaving may not be your future, you are your future. If you want others (and even yourself) to view you as an honorable person, you must choose to be honorable. Don’t worry about past mistakes. We’ve all had our less than glorious moments. Moving forward with dignity will always be a winning formula.
So how do you exit and leave behind a loyal employer who has stood by you through thick and thin? How do you exit from a dreadful employer? First you must take emotion out of the equation. We’re talking about making a living. This calls for logical thought. Whether you’ve had a good or bad experience with your present employer, moving on to serve your career, income goals, or even to accommodate family needs, is perfectly respectable. Once you truly own this concept in your belief system you are already half way there; to resigning with dignity.
Depending on the weight of your current position, standard protocol may dictate a two week notice or a one month advance notice. Be sure to follow protocol when possible.
Your resignation should be in the form of a written notice even if you are on a friendly basis. Proper pays respect. Keep your letter short and to the point. Remember this is a business letter not an emotional cleansing outlet. State your intention to resign and your date of departure. You may want to thank a good employer for the opportunity they have given you and for all that you have learned while working for their company. Keep it brief. Sincerity stands on its own. If the working relationship has been less than positive you can still create a dignified closure. A simple statement expressing your appreciation for giving you an opportunity with their company and the experience you have gained will do the trick.
Dignity feels so good. Enjoy, and good luck with your new job!
The Graceful Resignation
When leaving a job, even a terrible one, it’s important to maintain the best possible relationship with your soon-to-be former employer. A well-written resignation letter can ensure that you’ll be able to use your supervisor as a reference in the future. While these letters rightly tend to be short and unimaginative, the following tips will assist in paving the way to a smooth resignation.
- Resigning from a company using its own letterhead would be bad form. A printed resignation is far better than an e-mailed version, but use plain paper.
- Resignations should be brief and formal. State that you are resigning from your position and give an effective date.
- While it may be appropriate to provide a reason for your departure, in no instance should the letter itself become a list of complaints. This letter may be kept on file for future employment references; therefore, do not make negative statements about your tenure with the company. If there is a possibility of legal action related to your employment with this company, provide as little information on your reasons for leaving as possible.
- Thank the employer for the opportunities and assistance that were provided to you during your tenure. Try to be genuine without gushing.
- If you are willing to do so, offer to assist with the transition to your replacement. Apologize if you are unwilling or unable to do so, or if you are giving your employer less than two weeks’ notice or leaving a fixed-term position earlier than agreed upon. Do your best to offer your employer a reasonable notice in order to train someone to take over your duties, especially if you have accrued a lot of knowledge that is not understood by anyone else in the company.
- Include any requests related to your departure, such as where to forward your last paycheck.
- Wish the employer well for the future.
That’s it! The best resignation letters are short and to the point. Be sure to make a copy of the letter for your records, and be prepared to be terminated immediately upon resignation, regardless of the notice you have offered.
Resignation Letter (Familiy Matters)
Resignation Letter
Month Date Year
Mr. XYZ
Human Resource Manager
XYZ Company
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr. ________:
It is to bring in your kind knowledge that I am resigning from my position as (your designation) with (name of the company). My last day at work would be (month, date, year).
It really saddens me to leave this company, which has always been the seat of my learning. All my colleagues have been a source of real motivation and encouragement throughout my stay. I had to take this decision because of some family matters that are of an urgent nature. If I will delay this matter, it would not allow me to focus at work, which is unfair to all.
In the end, I would want to thank all my colleagues and especially the company, which has provided me with such excellent opportunities. I will always be in touch with you all.
Sincerely,
(Your name)
(Designation)
President Nixon’s Resignation Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
I hereby resign my position as [your title].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Letter of Resignation (New Position)
Mary Smith
1245 AnyPlace St
Anywhere, AR 99999
09/02/2008
Don Smith
Supervisor of HR
Acme Resources
1246 AnyPlace St
Anywhere, AR 99999
Dear Mr. Smith,
I regret to inform you that I will be resigning from my position as Lead Technical Supervisor, from Acme Resources. My last day with Acme Resources will be effective September 29th.
I have accepted a position as a Manager within another company. This position will allow me the opportunity to gain additional management experience I have been looking to achieve. My time spent with Acme Resources has been enjoyable, and I would like to stress that I have the utmost respect for my immediate manager and fellow employees. I have gained a great deal of experience while working within Acme Resources and it was only through the guidance of my manager that I was able to apply and obtain this position of growth opportunity. I look forward to applying this knowledge to my next position.
I have allowed two weeks notice to allow the company to find a replacement for my position. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help make my transition out of the company as smoothly as possible. I hope to continue my good relationship with my fellow teammates and management and look forward to meeting you in the future.
I wish everyone at Acme Resources the best.
Sincerely,
Mary Smith
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