Today's Date
Your address
Address of the company
you are resigning from
Dear Your Manager,
I am writing in order to inform you of my resignation from current position title. My last day of work
will be effective resignation date. I signed an employment contract with New Company.
I would like to express my appreciation for your excellent leadership and counsel during theduration
of stay at Company Name. I name learned a lot about skills you have learned. These skills will be
of great value to me in my career.
I have been fortunate to be employed by Name of Company I have learned that putting the
customer first is of vital importance in today's competitive environment. Please acknowledge this
letter of resignation and I will do my utmost to finish the outstanding projects and for a smooth hand
over.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your position
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Effective two weeks from the date of this letter, I resign my position as [title].
I've enjoyed working here. Thank you for the opportunities you've provided.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
This is to formally notify you that I am resigning from [company name] as [title]. [Date] will be my
last day of employment.
Thank you for the opportunity to work for such an outstanding organization.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Please accept this letter as my two-weeks notice of resignation, per company policy. My last day of
work will be [date, two weeks from date above].
I made the decision to resign, not because I'm unhappy with the opportunities you've presented, but
as a strategic career move. It's been a great pleasure working with you and representing [company
name].
Be assured that I will wrap-up all unfinished business in a professional manner, before the end of my
last day. Please let me know if you need my help in any other way.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
Resignation Letter
[Your Name]
[Street Address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]
July 23, 2008
[Recipient Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Street Address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]
Dear [Recipient Name]:
With this letter, I hereby submit my resignation from GreenAlgae inc., effective March 13, 2008, to
further my research in clean energy products.
I will be glad to discuss the reassignment of my work to others, at your convenience.
I would like to Resignation for the support you have given me over the past three years, and I wish
you good luck and continued success.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Title]
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Account Executive for the Smith Agency, effective August 1.
Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last five years. I
have enjoyed working for the agency and appreciate the support provided me during my tenure with the company.
If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
esignation Letter Thanking the Company and Offering to Help
December 30,200X
Ms. Josephine Boss
Chief Executive Officer
Acme Company
456 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 12345
Dear Ms. Boss,
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Customer Service Manager, effective
January 14, 200X.
Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during
the last ten years.
I have enjoyed working at Acme and appreciate the support provided me during my tenure with the company. I
enjoyed working with you and wish you well in your future endeavors.
I will gladly help to train the person who will take over my position.
Classic Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
This letter is to formally announce my resignation from [company name], starting
today. My last day will be [two weeks from today].
It has been a pleasure to work for [company name]. Please let me know how I can
help to make a smooth transition during my remaining time here.
Regards,
[Your Signature]
Grateful Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Thank you for the opportunity to work at [company name]. I have learned a lot during
my time here. I truly appreciate your guidance and friendship during my time
employed.
However, the time has come for me to move on. This letter is to formally announce my
resignation from [company name], starting today. My last day will be [two weeks from
today].
Please let me know what I can do to make my final time here a productive experience.
Regards,
[Your Signature]
Counter Offer Letter (Risky Strategy)
Dear [Recipient's name]:
This letter is to formally announce my resignation from [company name], starting
today. My last day will be [two weeks from today].
I have not accepted a job with another company as of yet. My decision is based on the
uncertainty of the future of my career at [company name]. I have tried to discuss my
career advancement in the past, with no real results.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you a possible career future, assuming
you are interested in keeping me employed with your company.
Regards,
[Your Signature]
Final Decision Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
This letter is to formally announce my resignation from [company name], starting
today. My last day will be [two weeks from today].
As much as I would like to re-assess my current situation here at [company name], I
have already accepted another position with another company, so my decision is final.
Thank you for the opportunity to grow my career.
Regards,
[Your Signature]
Different Career Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
After much thought, and serious discussions with friends and family, I have decided to
pursue a different career.
Therefore, this letter is to announce my resignation with [company name], starting
today. My last day will be [two weeks from today].
My decision to pursue a different career holds no relation to my experiences here at
[company name]. I thoroughly
enjoyed my time employed here, and would recommend the experience to anyone
looking for a fair and rewarding job.
Please let me know what I can do to make my final time here a productive experience.
Regards,
[Your Signature]
I Hate This Job, And You! Letter
(Not recommended!)
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Yesterday I woke up and realized that this is the worst career experience I've ever had.
Therefore, I'm officially notifying you of my resignation from [company name]. My last
day will be today.
This company has many problems. [insert problems here]
On top of that, I can't stand to work for you any longer. You, alone, have been a
constant source of pain and suffering for me ever since I started this job. I can't
understand how you made it this far in the professional community.
Today is a great day for me. I will never have to see, hear or listen to you ever again.
Goodbye, and good-riddance!
Warmest Regards,
[Your Signature]
Polite Resignation Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
I am sorry to inform you that I am leaving [company name]. This was a difficult
decision, as working for [company name] has been a positive experience and one for
which I am thankful. I have learned a great deal here, and have enjoyed working on
our projects with you. However, career enhancement opportunities have led me to
accept a position with another company. This final decision was reached only after
thorough consideration.
In order to lessen the impact of my departure I have postponed the effective date of
my leaving until two weeks after the date of this letter.
I wish continued success to [company name], to your projects, and to you. Please feel
free to contact me after I leave if I can be of any assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Formal Resignation Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation as [your position] for [company name] to become effective
as of [resign date]. I have accepted a position in [state, place].
I believe this position will offer me more challenge and opportunity for advancement as well as allow me to
broaden my own skills, experience and knowledge.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you and [company name] for your time and efforts in my training and
advancement during the last [time period]. The support and concern shown for me has been deeply
appreciated. There will be no need for the extension for a counter offer as I would not look favorably upon it.
I wish you and the company continued success, and should you need my assistance in any way, please do not
hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
Sarcastic
(Not recommended!)
Dear [Recipient's name]:
It's extremely hard for me to do what I must do today. My experience with you and
this company has been so fulfilling and joyful that I almost cried when I realized I had
to move on to a different career opportunity.
This letter is to officially notify you of my resignation from [company name]. My last
day will be today.
I hate to leave. You have been such a mentor to me. Your guidance and friendship
have made me regard you as another parent, of which I love so much. Hopefully we
can still stay in touch. Maybe even get together for a barbeque this summer.
Again, my dear friend, thanks so much for allowing me to know such a well-adjusted
and intelligent person such as yourself.
Let's get together for lunch soon,
[Your Signature]
Resign Like President Nixon
View Actual Letter
Dear [Recipient's name]:
I hereby resign my position as [your title].
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
