Formal Resignation Letters
Use these sample resignation letters as templates for your formal notification.
Formal Resignation Letters
A letter of resignation is the last impression an employee leaves behind. Just as important as a good first impression, an employee's job may be adversely affected by a bad exit strategy. Below you will find several formal resignation letters for your formal notification.
Sample 1 - Formal Resignation Letter
Today’s Date
Manager's Name
Manager's Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
Please accept this letter of resignation from the position of [Job Title], effective two weeks from today. My last day at [Company Name] will be [date].
I have accepted a position with another company that will further my growth and development in my career. I have enjoyed working at [company name] and will miss my colleagues. However, this new position will challenge my growth and further my career.
During the next two weeks, I am willing to help you in any way to make the transition as smooth as possible. This includes assisting in recruiting and training my replacement. Please let me know if there is anything specific that you would like me to do.
Again, it has been a pleasure working as a part of your company.
Best regards,
Your signature
Your typed name
Sample 1 - Formal Resignation Letter
Today’s Date
Manager's Name
Manager's Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
Please accept this letter of resignation from the position of [Job Title], effective two weeks from today. My last day at [Company Name] will be [date].
I have accepted a position with another company that will further my growth and development in my career. I have enjoyed working at [company name] and will miss my colleagues. However, this new position will challenge my growth and further my career.
During the next two weeks, I am willing to help you in any way to make the transition as smooth as possible. This includes assisting in recruiting and training my replacement. Please let me know if there is anything specific that you would like me to do.
Again, it has been a pleasure working as a part of your company.
Best regards,
Your signature
Your typed name
Sample 2 - Formal Resignation Letter
Today’s Date
Manager's Name
Manager's Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
This letter is to notify you that I am resigning from [Company Name] as a [Job Title]. [Date] will be my last day of employment.
This wasn’t an easy decision, because I am grateful for the rewarding employment I’ve had with [company name]. But after long hours of consideration, my decision is now final and I have accepted a position with another company.
Please contact me if I can make the transition process proceed more smoothly.
Yours respectfully,
Your signature
Your typed name
Today’s Date
Manager's Name
Manager's Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
This letter is to notify you that I am resigning from [Company Name] as a [Job Title]. [Date] will be my last day of employment.
This wasn’t an easy decision, because I am grateful for the rewarding employment I’ve had with [company name]. But after long hours of consideration, my decision is now final and I have accepted a position with another company.
Please contact me if I can make the transition process proceed more smoothly.
Yours respectfully,
Your signature
Your typed name
Sample 3 - Formal Resignation Letter
Today’s Date
Your Manager's Name
Manager's Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
This is to inform you that I have accepted a position in another company. Therefore, I would like to offer my resignation dated [date].
I appreciate the professional development and growth from [Company Name], and in particular, from you. Your mentoring support has encouraged me, and I hope that we will continue our relationship as I move forward in my career.
I wish you, and [Company Name] continued growth and success in the future.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name
By Andre Bradley
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