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Resignation Tips - Cover Your Bases!
by Nathan Newberger
This http://www.WorkTree.com career article by Nathan Newberger gives you
some common sense advice and tips to follow when resigning from your job.
It has been said that the average person changes jobs six times in a
lifetime. If you are on the verge of one of these job changes the
following 8 quick resignation tips will help you to leave with a lasting positive
impression.
Resigning? - Make Sure To Cover Your Bases On The Way Out!
1. - Breaking The News To Your Boss
You should resign in person to your boss. Present a copy of your
resignation letter. Be simple, direct and most importantly
respectful. The only reason you should give for leaving is that you
have decided to take another position or purse other opportunities.
No matter how unhappy you were with conditions at your present job,
hold these feelings in check. Most importantly, do not tell any co-
workers of your leaving until you have told your boss.
2. - The Resignation Letter.
A formal, typed, signed resignation letter should be presented to your
boss when you meet to break the news. Keep the letter as simple as
possible. The letter should state that you are leaving to take
another position and your effective last day. Do not add details
about your new position or the reasons you are leaving your current
company. Take a look at some excellent examples of resignation letters.
3. - Give Adequate Notice.
In most industries it is the norm to give 2 to 4 weeks notice when
leaving a job. Remember that it is often difficult to fill open
positions. You do not want to burn bridges by leaving your department
in a rush. In some departments, you may be asked to leave as soon as
you resign due to security concerns. Even if you have noticed that
this is the practice, still offer a few weeks notice in your letter;
it is up to your employer whether they take it or not.
4. - Be Prepared For Resistance.
Your current boss may not want you to leave. It takes time and money
to hire and train new employees. It is often easier to entice someone
to stay than to start from scratch. Be mentally prepared for this
resistance. Enticements to stay often include more money or more
reasonable hours. Before you resign consider how you will respond
should your boss make a counter-offer.
5. - Avoid Negative Talk.
Once word gets out that you are leaving, unhappy co-workers may think
you are the perfect person to complain and commiserate with regarding
all that is wrong with company. Be wary of joining them in their
grumbling. You never know if you might someday wish to work for your
present company again. You certainly do not want for anything you say
on your way out the door to come back and haunt you.
6. - Don't Slack Off.
Securing a new and more appealing job is no excuse for not getting
your current work done. You should continue to come to work on time.
Do not leave early or take 2-hour lunches. Strive to be productive.
If possible try and finish projects before you leave. You were a hard
worker before you gave notice. Don’t destroy that hard-earned good
reputation by giving in to short-timer syndrome.
7. - Remove All Personal Items.
When you leave take all your personal possessions with you because
once you leave you may never see them again. This includes personal
files stored on your computer. Companies often erase hard drives when
preparing to re-issue computers to other employees. Make sure you
take all pictures, books, etc.
8. - A Positive Exit Interview.
Many employers conduct exit interviews with departing employees.
Typical topics include experience at the company and reason for
leaving. Do not use this as a forum to vent your frustrations. Be
as gracious as possible; speak of your appreciation for your
experience at the company.
Conclusion
By simply following these eight tips, you will leave a lasting and
positive impression with your previous employer and former co-workers.
These days, you never know when your paths may cross again with
previous managers or co-workers so its important to always keep
positive relationships.
This article can be read online and shared with others directly at:
http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/resignation-tips.html
Sincerely,
Nathan Newberger,
Managing Editor
http://www.WorkTree.com
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About The Author
Nathan Newberger is the job and career expert at http://www.WorkTree.com Nathan has over 10 years
experience in staffing and human resources. He has worked both as a recruiter and career counselor.
Mr. Newberger has been the Managing Editor at http://www.WorkTree.com for the past 5 years and his
articles have helped thousands of job seekers.
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