Resignation letter

[dingybobstuart]

Hi forum,
I recently scored a new job () and now need to write a letter of resignation to my current employer.
Ive never had to do this before so im not quite sure how to do it... (as in, i dont want to write it badly).

Does anyone have any helpful advice???

Thanks

Mark

[PMcDonald]

Do a google search on "write resignation letter"

Tons of sites to help you out, trust me I know

[Jill]

I think you should speak with the boss in person and let him/her know.

After that the letter of resignation simply becomes a formality.

[RT Wolf]

"Dear Boss,

You're fired.

Sincerely,
<Your name>"

[dgorila1]

Don't burn your bridges. Give adequate notice and write a simple letter thats professional. You don't have to give specifics (where you're going, etc). Just a paragraph stating this is your letter on resignation and xx/xx/xxxx will be your last day. You can add a line or two on how you've enjoyed your time with the company or how they've helped you grow professionally, opportunities they have given you or something like that. Usually you direct the letter to your immediate manager, so this "personal" touch is good if you want to leave on good terms. Most companies note in the files if you are eligable for rehire or not (i.e. if you were fired or didn't give notice). Thats why its preferable to leave on good terms. I have seen many instances where someone quite and ended up coming back to work for the company in the same or different positions for whatever reason. You also never know when someone at your current company may be working for a company down the line you are trying to get hired with, hence the "don't burn your bridges"! This is true in many industries where "networking" is common and everyone knows everyone else in one way or another.
Last but not least, if they give you an exit interview, its not the time to "dump" on the company and badmouth everyone and everything. Keep it professional. And remember, what you write (emails, letters, etc) can come back to haunt you later, so don't write until you have a clear head. I have several people working for me that have "dug their grave" so to say from emails they sent in the heat of the moment. They have never learned how to think before they act or talk and keep a cool head.

[coollikeme]

R T Wolf Idea. Tell your boss, that he is fired. When jobs get rid of you. They don't give you notice, so why are you so worried about telling you boss, you are leaving just do it. If you like the company just be polite about it. If you did not like the company than you should not really care.