| Leaving an employer, no matter how long you | | | | them for the opportunity to work with them |
| have been with a company, always causes some | | | | and let them know that you have enjoyed the |
| level of anxiety. However, you can work to | | | | experience. |
| alleviate any negative feelings if it is done | | | | |
| the right way. You want to let the employer | | | | The idea here is to terminate the |
| know that you will leave all projects | | | | relationship on a positive note. |
| completed and your professional affairs in | | | | |
| order. | | | | The Resignation Letter |
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| Also, consider how your new endeavor will | | | | Your resignation should be short and sweet. |
| impact your employment history. Will it help | | | | There is no need to write a two page synopsis |
| to enhance your professional career or will | | | | of your employment history, nor is it |
| you making a lateral career move? These | | | | relevant to go over facts and figures. |
| factors should be considered carefully before | | | | Whatever complaints you may have had with the |
| you make the decision to terminate your | | | | company, leave them out. Your letter should |
| employment. | | | | clearly state your last date of service. |
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| Remember - once you hand in your resignation | | | | How to Handle a Counteroffer |
| it will probably be final. | | | | |
| | | | If your reasons for terminating the |
| Turning In Your Resignation | | | | relationship are due to a finding a better |
| | | | opportunity elsewhere, you might be given a |
| Once you decide to resign, you will need to | | | | counteroffer. Now, in this situation, you |
| put your intentions in writing. A | | | | will need to decide if you really want to |
| professional letter addressed to your direct | | | | leave or if you want to accept the new offer. |
| supervisor is the most effective way to do | | | | Whatever decision you make, keep in mind |
| this. Your resignation letter will be added | | | | that either decision will impact both |
| to your permanent employment record so keep | | | | employers. |
| that in mind when you write one. | | | | |
| | | | Your decision to accept a counter offer may |
| After you resignation has been handed in, you | | | | increase your financial reward, but it could |
| work performance should remain the same. | | | | also make your colleagues think that you are |
| Don't be tempted to have a poor attendance | | | | not a team player. Also, the employer that |
| record or produce inferior work. | | | | you had previously accepted an offer from |
| | | | will need to be told that you will not be |
| Management will take note of any decrease in | | | | working for them. These events could be |
| productivity and this could work against you | | | | detrimental to your career and thus future |
| in the future. | | | | opportunities - so it is wise not to take |
| | | | them lightly. |
| Be Prepared | | | | |
| | | | Most employers these days conduct exit |
| You might be questioned by your employer as | | | | interviews prior to employees leaving the |
| to why you are terminating your working | | | | company. This gives all parties involved a |
| relationship. Be prepared to answer this | | | | chance to state their feelings about the |
| question. You must keep your professional | | | | relationship. It is also the time to |
| goals in mind and not place blame on your | | | | conclude all business transactions such as |
| employer. | | | | relinquishing security codes, identification |
| | | | badges, and other items that you have in your |
| When handing in your resignation, schedule a | | | | possession. |
| confidential appointment with your immediate | | | | |
| supervisor to discuss the matter. Bring the | | | | Leaving on friendly terms leaves your |
| letter with you to your meeting enclosed in a | | | | professional network intact - because you |
| sealed envelope. It's a good idea to thank | | | | will definitely need them in the future. |