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While most employment in the U.S. is "at will," if you want to leave your job on good terms and possibly use your employer as a reference in the future, you should consider handing in a resignation letter to formalize your departure.
A letter of resignation is a short document that indicates your intention to quit, when your last day will be, and how you will be handing over your duties. Below is a simple guide and resignation letter samples.
Download this simple resignation letter template in MS Word format and start using it straight away.
[Date]
[Company name]
[Your name and position]
Dear Mr./Ms. [insert name]
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as [insert position name], effective [insert date].
Thank you for all the support and opportunities you have provided me over the years. I have truly enjoyed my time working at [insert company name] and am grateful for the encouragement you have given me to pursue my personal and professional development.
I will do everything I can to complete my current projects and train other team members or new employees to take over my duties. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help during this transition period.
I wish the company continued success in the future and hope to stay in touch.
[Your name]
[Signature for hard copy]
Download this formal resignation letter template in MS Word format and start using it straight away.
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Your phone number]
[Your email]
[Date]
[Supervisor name]
[Supervisor title]
[Company name]
[Company address]
Dear Mr./Ms. [insert name]
Please accept this letter as formal notification of my resignation from the position of [insert position name], effective [insert date].
I thank you for all the support and opportunities you have provided me during my time at [insert company name] and am grateful for the encouragement you have given me to pursue my personal and professional development.
Over the next [insert remaining period], I will do everything I can to complete pending tasks and incomplete projects, and I am willing to assist in the process of hiring and training my replacement. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help during this transition period.
[Your name]
[Signature for hard copy]
Download this professional resignation letter template in MS Word format and start using it straight away.
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Your phone number]
[Your email]
[Date]
[Supervisor name]
[Supervisor title]
[Company name]
[Company address]
Dear Mr./Ms. [insert name]
I am writing to notify you of my resignation from the position of [insert position name], effective [insert date].
Thank you for all the support and opportunities you have provided me during my time at [insert company name]. I am grateful for the encouragement you have given me to pursue my personal and professional development.
Over the next [insert remaining period] I will ensure that my remaining tasks and current projects are completed, and I am willing to assist in the hiring and training of my replacement. Please advise how I can assist in this transitional period.
I wish the company continued success in the future and hope to stay in touch.
[Your name]
[Signature for hard copy]
