{"id":64265,"date":"2020-05-13T08:09:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T08:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=64265"},"modified":"2024-07-30T07:56:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T07:56:51","slug":"resignation-letter-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resignation-letter-template\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A Resignation Letter (With Template)"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

You\u2019re moving on. Whether your reasons are professional or personal, you must make your departure official. Before I give you the resignation letter template, however, I want to bring to speed on the code of ethics that surrounds job resignations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more familiar you are with the “dos” and “don’ts” of resignation, the quicker and smoother the process will be.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Let me show you how to burn as few bridges as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: 40+ Best Job Websites In Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before You Submit Your Resignation Letter.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you compose your resignation letter, it\u2019s wise to have \u201cthat\u201d conversation with your boss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one where you say you\u2019re quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This isn’t always a comfortable conversation, but you must do it so that you can hammer out the painful details in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will save you from editing your resignation letter for resubmission.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you need to cover off during the pre-resignation meeting with your boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Your Last Day.<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unless your date is firm, there may be some give and take here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure what the protocol is at your company around how much notice you need to give, ask someone in HR ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you suspect you will be “walked” as soon as you give notice, adjust your timeline accordingly. This could mean that you don\u2019t give notice until your intended last day and that you’ll have to present your resignation letter during the discussion with your boss.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. The Handover.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discuss who will take over what, and how you will transfer that knowledge to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finalise the details with your boss, then reference the transition plan in your resignation letter at the highest level possible (see the example in the resignation letter template below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: When To Reject A Counter Offer<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Sensitive Matters.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may want your boss to know about your reasons for leaving but not want to go “on record” with them. (More on what doesn\u2019t belong in your resignation letter below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What A Resignation Letter Is Not.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thematically, avoid writing a resignation letter that falls into one of these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n