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How
to Give Notice of Termination to Your Employer
OBJECTIVE:
To leave on friendly terms and leave a good professional impression.
LEAVING ON BAD TERMS:
- May
bring unpleasant repercussions later.
- May
jeopardize chances of good recommendations elsewhere.
- Will
probably influence the interviewing company when checking on
your references from previous employer.
LEAVING ON GOOD TERMS:
- A former employer will be far more willing to provide a good
reference at a later time.
- It's also quite possible that the person who is leaving will
be considered for another and better position with their old
firm sometime in the future. It is important to stay on friendly
terms with former co workers. They might be able to help one
another. Also, you might work together again.
HOW TO LET YOUR BOSS KNOW YOU ARE LEAVING:
It's best, most often, to approach your boss on a one to one basis.
Tell him/her in person your reason for the decision. Then hand him/her
a formal written notification (usually this is best done on a Friday
afternoon). It should contain logical, specific reasons for making
a change. NEVER slip a note under a boss's door to inform him/her,
sometimes companies will have exit interviews with employees. It
is important during these meetings to be honest, informative, and
consistent.
TRAINING IN A NEW EMPLOYEE:
Important points to keep in mind for the person who is leaving their
job and is asked to break- in a new employee:
- Keep discussion of office politics to a minimum.
- When identifying co workers, say who they are and what they
do. Don't say "This is what I think of that person." Or "Let
me tell you what's been going on."
- Also, it's helpful to jot down key aspects of your job so
you don't overlook any important points.
BASIC
RULES:
For
persons taking leave of a job:
- Make it clear that your resignation is the result of a firm
offer from another employer and you have made your decision.
- Right up to the last minute on the job, provide cooperative
workmanship and be professional.
- If you're asked to break in the person who might be succeeding
you, offer as much genuine assistance as you can.
- Don't breach any confidences you have held.
- Clear up any financial debts you may have and return all company
property you might be holding.
- Two weeks notice is standard procedure. Don't ever give less
than two weeks notice.
- In your new organization don't bad mouth the company you have
left.
- In resigning, see your immediate superior and explain your
move to him/her verbally. Then present him/her with a cordial
letter outlining your reasons for leaving. Add something pleasant
like "I've enjoyed my stay with you." In the same way, acknowledge
your acceptance of your new position, in writing, to your new
company, expressing your pleasure in joining them.
- Don't brag to fellow workers about your new job. It may create
bad feelings with upper management and it may make your colleagues
feel inadequate.
Sample Letter of Resignation:
Mrs. Barbara Soxx, Controller
ABC Manufacturing Company
200 Central Avenue
Anytown, State 40000
Dear Mrs. Soxx:
Please accept this as two-(2) week formal notice of my resignation
from the employment of ABC manufacturing Company. My final date
of employment will be (date).
I was recruited for a lead marketing position with a major international
company. My new employer would like to make the announcement to
their organization first, therefore, I am not at liberty to disclose
their identity at this time. I will however, make this information
available to you as soon as possible.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the work environment and professional
atmosphere here. Your management, direction, guidance, and counseling
have been the knowledge gained during my association with ABC has
provided significant career growth for which I shall always be appreciative.
Sincerely,
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