Resignation
"You Have been highly professional during an interview process and have landed a new job."
Now it is time to be just as professional in resigning from your current employer. Make an appointment with your manager and prepare a brief letter of resignation. Your Park Avenue Group Account Executive can help with the wording. During the meeting calmly and concisely explain your decision and make it clear it is final. Retain your poise if the meeting becomes tense. Burning Bridges is not an option.
Be wary of a counteroffer. While it may be flattering, there can be drawbacks. Is the counteroffer a ploy to avoid short-term inconvenience? Will your career track remain blocked? Will you still be reporting to a person you distrust? Will your responsibilities be expanded? Have others who have accepted counteroffers in your company been fairly treated? Will you have to threaten to leave to get your next raise?
If your answers to any of these questions are not positive, then it is time to move on. Remember, your first decision is most likely your best decision. If a counteroffer puts you in a dilemma, contract your Park Avenue Group Account Executive for advice.
[Download: sample-resign.pdf or sample-resign.doc]
SAMPLE WRITTEN RESIGNATION LETTER
Current manager
Current employer (company)
Street address
City, state, zip code
Dear
I want to thank you for all you have done for me here at (company). It has been a pleasure working with you, and representing the company as your (job title).
I have accepted an offer with another firm and have decided to tender my resignation as of today, and effective two weeks from today (date). You and the company have been more than fair with me, and I genuinely appreciate all your support.
I wish (company) continued success, and I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team. Please feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of further assistance in helping with a smooth transition.
Regards,
Signed
Name
