How to Resign from a Job

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Evaluate your situation objectively.. Provide proper notice.. Talk to your direct supervisor first.

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Steps

1

Evaluate your situation objectively.

Step 1

Evaluate your situation objectively.

2

Provide proper notice.

Step 2

Provide proper notice.

3

Talk to your direct supervisor first.

Step 3

Talk to your direct supervisor first.

4

Negotiate your final pay and benefits.

Step 4

Negotiate your final pay and benefits.

5

Discuss any legal issues.

Step 5

Discuss any legal issues.

6

Format your letter as a formal business letter.

Step 6

Format your letter as a formal business letter.

7

State that you are resigning and when your resignation is effective.

Step 7

State that you are resigning and when your resignation is effective.

8

Provide a simple reason for your resignation.

Step 8

Provide a simple reason for your resignation.

9

Thank your manager and the company for the opportunity.

Step 9

Thank your manager and the company for the opportunity.

10

Edit your letter carefully.

Step 10

Edit your letter carefully.

11

Make copies of your final letter.

Step 11

Make copies of your final letter.

12

Maintain good work ethic through your last day.

Step 12

Maintain good work ethic through your last day.

13

Prepare your coworkers for your departure.

Step 13

Prepare your coworkers for your departure.

14

Provide feedback if requested.

Step 14

Provide feedback if requested.

15

Get a written reference letter from your direct supervisor.

Step 15

Get a written reference letter from your direct supervisor.

16

Leave up-to-date contact information with your supervisor.

Step 16

Leave up-to-date contact information with your supervisor.

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