Templates
Letter of Resignation from Work
A resignation letter is an official letter sent by an employee to their employer giving notice they will no longer be working at the company. In other words, it’s an official form of quitting. The goal of a letter of resignation is to create an official record of notice, provide details about the employee’s last day, outline any next steps, and maintain a positive relationship with the employer.
Submitting a proper resignation letter at the right time can further make it easy for you to ask for the reference or acknowledgment letter. The resignation letter also acts as a document that can be maintained for an official record. If you want to resign in a most formal way, then it is advisable to send such a letter well in advance.
Telling your boss that you’re leaving the company is never an easy conversation. But a respectful resignation letter can mean the difference between an awkward goodbye, and a chance for a long-term professional connection.
The examples below can help you craft a polite and appropriate resignation letter.
Resignation Letter (Sample #1)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Current Date]
[Your Supervisor’s Titl
e],
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company City and State]
Dear Madam,
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as [Position Title] for [Company Name], effective [Resignation Date].
I appreciate the opportunities for professional development that you have provided me over the past two years. I have enjoyed my tenure at [Company Name], and in particular feel honored to have been apart of such a supportive team.
If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know. I am available to help train my replacement, and will ensure all my reports are updated before my last day of work.
Thank you again for the opportunity to work at [Company Name]. I wish you all the best and look forward to staying in touch.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
Resignation Letter (Sample #2)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Current Date]
[Your Supervisor’s Title],
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company City and State]
Dear Sir,
I am writing to provide you with my formal notice of resignation from [Company Name]. My last day will be [Resignation Date], two weeks from today.
This was not an easy decision to make, and I appreciate your support over the course of my employment at [Company Name]. I truly value the experience, training, and knowledge I gained over the past 5 years. It has been a pleasure working with you and the team.
Please let me know how I can help during this transition. I wish you all the best as the company continues to grow.]
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Resignation Letter (Sample #3)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Current Date]
[Your Supervisor’s Title],
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company City and State]
Dear Madam,
Please accept this letter of resignation from my position as [Job Title] at [Company Name]. My last day of employment will be [Resignation Date].
It has been a pleasure working with you and the team for the past two years. In particular, I’ve enjoyed tackling extensive copywriting projects as the business has grown. I’m very appreciative for the opportunities to develop my skills in the field, and want to thank you for all your guidance and insight. I wish your company much success.
Please let me know if you need any assistance with the transition.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Resignation Letter (Sample #4)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Current Date]
[Your Supervisor’s Title],
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company City and State]
Dear Sir,
Please accept this letter as notice that I will be officially resigning from my job at [company name] effective [resignation date].
Although I have enjoyed working with you and working for the company, personal reasons necessitate that I vacate my position and focus on other areas of my life.
This was not an easy decision to make, on my part. The past [length of period worked eg: 3 years] here have been very rewarding for me. I deeply appreciate the opportunities you’ve provided me with. I have grown both personally and professionally and I am very grateful for all your assistance along the way.
If I can be of any assistance in finding and/or training my successor before my departure or afterward, then please let me know. I’d be happy to provide whatever assistance I can to ensure a smooth transition.
Thank you again for your understanding. I consider just about everyone I have met here to be friends of mine now and I look forward to working with you again in the future should the opportunity present itself.
I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
