{"id":10402,"date":"2021-06-21T10:26:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=10402"},"modified":"2022-02-04T12:34:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T10:34:06","slug":"tips-on-how-to-write-a-resignation-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/tips-on-how-to-write-a-resignation-letter","title":{"rendered":"Tips on How to Write A Resignation Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You got offered a new job, maybe even a promotion at the new place. It&#8217;s time to let your current employer know about the new developments and when you plan to leave. When you resign from your job, it is important to leave in a professional way. Write a resignation letter that captures your appreciation or compliments at the current job.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret, not all jobs or work environments are going to work for you. However, when you write a resignation letter, it is never a good idea to burn bridges behind you. Your current network may prove essential in the future.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\" class=\"comp text-passage mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Here are some tips on how to write a professional resignation letter;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-9\" class=\"comp text-passage mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9eb386059e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9eb386059e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/tips-on-how-to-write-a-resignation-letter\/#Speak_to_your_direct_boss_first\" >Speak to your direct boss first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/tips-on-how-to-write-a-resignation-letter\/#Write_an_Official_Business_LetterEmail\" >Write an Official Business Letter\/Email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/tips-on-how-to-write-a-resignation-letter\/#Offer_Assistance_Where_You_Can\" >Offer Assistance Where You Can<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/tips-on-how-to-write-a-resignation-letter\/#Provide_Contact_Information\" >Provide Contact Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speak_to_your_direct_boss_first\"><\/span>Speak to your direct boss first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If possible, tell your direct report about your plan to resign first. You can follow up with an official resignation email afterwards. Not only does this allow for time to find your replacement, but it also shows some level of respect for authority. It would be in bad taste if your boss learns of your plan to resign from colleagues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback.jpg\" alt=\"resignation letter\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Give-more-feedback-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_an_Official_Business_LetterEmail\"><\/span>Write an Official Business Letter\/Email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once your boss knows of your resignation plans, follow up with an official email. Write an email or official letter to both your boss and the human resources department. This letter goes into your file for recording purposes. You can forward a copy to your personal email as well, just for data-keeping.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630.png\" alt=\"resignation letter\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Do-not-multitask_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In your letter, aim to stay as brief as possible. State the specific date you intend to leave and try as much as you can to give at least two weeks notice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Assistance_Where_You_Can\"><\/span>Offer Assistance Where You Can<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is good practice to offer help to your employer during the transition period. You might volunteer to train the new employee if he\/she is onboarded while you are still in the company. This way, you leave a positive impression on both your employer and the new employee. Express gratitude for the time spent at the company, you never know &#8211; you could need their recommendation of help in the future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630.png\" alt=\"resignation letter\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/You-Can-Discuss-Your-Happiness_1200by630-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_Contact_Information\"><\/span>Provide Contact Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Still, in the spirit of offering help, including your personal email address and phone in the resignation letter would be appreciated. This <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/post-covid-career-growth-strategies\">opens the way for communication<\/a> even after you leave the company. You might need to ask for assistance from your employer in the future, therefore, stay as positive and as brief as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Never speak negatively about your current job or how much your new job is so much better. Do not go into details about your new role or anything that makes your coworkers or management look bad.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, congratulations on your new role!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You got offered a new job, maybe even a promotion at the new place. It&#8217;s time to let your current employer know about the new developments and when you plan to leave. When you resign from your job, it is important to leave in a professional way. 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