In this brief blog we will list out sample resignation letters curated on Linkedin as well as other sites.
Sample resignation letter Linkedin
Here is a sample of a resignation letter from LinkedIn.
This template follows the formal format with the sender’s address, date, and receiver’s address preceding the body of the letter.
Your Name
Your Address
Date
Name
Title
Company
Address
Dear Mr/Ms Last Name,
I write to notify you of my resignation from the position of NAME OF ROLE for the NAME OF COMPANY, effective DATE.
The ??? years with the company have been positive and I am very grateful for all the opportunities that you have provided for me to learn, develop and improve my skills.
Rest assured, my commitment to the business remains and you have my full support. If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know.
Yours faithfully,
Your Name
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Sample resignation letter Linkedin
Here is Sample of a simple resignation letter by Mandy Fard for Linkedin.
Dear (Supervisor Name):
This letter is to inform you that I am resigning from my position as (job title) with (company name), effective (date). I am willing to stay on for two weeks — until (date) — in order to provide a seamless transition for my replacement.
I have appreciated the opportunity to learn from you and contribute to the company in this role. Being able to be a part of the team that launched the (name of project) that sparked the division to its highest revenues ever is something that I will always remember.
One of the most difficult things about moving on is the loss of your guidance. I have greatly benefited from your leadership and mentoring, and I would welcome the opportunity to keep in contact in the future, as I sincerely value your knowledge and experience.
We will need to work out my final work schedule as well as disposition of my accrued vacation/leave time and employee benefits; I will await your guidance on how to handle these matters.
Personal correspondence can be sent to me at my home address (list address), or via email at (personal e-mail address).
I wish you — and the company — all the best.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
(Your contact information)
Sample resignation letter Linkedin
Here is another resignation letter sample by JC Cornell from Linkedin
Dear [Manager/Boss’ name]
Please accept this letter as resignation from [your position] effective [today’s date]. I am giving my [length of time] notice, as per our company standards. My last day will be [Day, Date. Year].
I will make sure that all my current work is finished off, and ongoing projects are handed over to my assigned co-workers. Should we find a replacement for my position, I am happy to get them trained and up to speed before my last day. I am happy to assist in this transition in any way possible.
It has been a pleasure working with you and the team for the last [period of time worked] at [Company name]. This has been an incredible opportunity to grow my career. I will always appreciate [two or three things that you had help with or accomplished in your time there].
Thank you for the opportunity and support. I wish you and the team all the very best, and hope we can keep in touch.
Kind regards
[Signature]
[Your name]
[Telephone number and Email address]
Sample resignation letter Linkedin
Here is an email sample from TheBalanceCareers
This particular sample outlines what email resignation letters format tend to look like. You begin with a short subject with the words “Letter Of Resignation”.
This is followed by a short addressal to the HR or the head of the company you work with and the body of the letter. Email resignation letters tend to be short, simple, and straight to the point with a sign off with your full name and contact details.
Subject: Resignation – John Doe
Dear Mr. Lee,
I would like first to express my sincerest gratitude for the opportunities that I have been given at Acme Rentals. I consider you a mentor and friend as well as my manager at Acme Rentals, and I hope to continue to stay in touch as I move on to my next professional opportunity. Please accept my respectful resignation. My last day will be June 18, 2021.
During my final weeks, I would be happy to assist in the search for my replacement. If you would like my input, I have a couple of contacts that I can share with you who I believe would be an excellent fit in our department, and who are ready for an opportunity such as is available here.
Again, thank you for the guidance and friendship you have shown me during my tenure at Acme Rentals. I really appreciate how much I have learned here, and I look forward to hearing about your future successes.
Sincerely,
John Doe
Sample resignation letter Linkedin
Here is another sample from TheBalanceCareer where the letter includes a personal touch where the writer expresses their positive experience of working with the company.
Kathy Leonard
802 Brockton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(000) 123-1234
August 7, 2020
Mr. James O’Leary
Manager
Acme Corp.
7803 Main Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Dear Mr. O’Leary:
Please accept this letter as notice that I will be resigning from my job here at Acme Corp. two weeks from today’s date. My final day of work with be August 21.
Thank you for the support and the opportunities you have provided me over the course of the last six years. You and our team have created a climate that makes it a pleasure to come to work each morning, and I will miss you all.
If I can do anything to help with your transition in finding and training my replacement, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Kathy Leonard (signature hard copy letter)
Kathy Leonard
Sample resignation letters from Linkedin
Leaving or resigning from one’s job on good terms is important no matter what the reason- be it because of personal reasons, because of other professional opportunities, or because you were dissatisfied with your current place of work.
One of the ways you can be cordial and professional during this resignation process so that it is ensured that you leave on good terms is through a professional letter of resignation.
A letter of resignation is a formal letter that documents and informs your employer about your decision to resign and no longer work for them, and it is a final effort to express your decision to leave your job.
Brain.B. a Linkedin Optimizer notes that a resignation letter is two things: a legal document and a courtesy.
He notes that usually, a letter of resignation is retained and it leaves you a paper trail, so Brain B stresses that it should serve only to provide a formal statement of your intention to depart from your current job and not a grievance letter.
In fact, most professionals attest to this. Alyson Doyle, an author at the Balance Career notes that,
“…You should always try to leave a job on the best possible terms, regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, and expressing yourself sincerely will leave your manager with a positive final impression.”
Adding an explanation as to why you are resigning is not required for most companies, however if you wish to add the reason you can do so.
In the case that you faced conflicts during your time there, the letter should be formal and polite in order to protect your reputation with an aggressive letter that could hurt your future prospects of employment.
Leaving this on a neutral ground is important so that you can maintain your network of connections that could help your career.
It is very important that you express your gratitude for the opportunity and learnings that you have gained during your time there. You can also add your positive experiences to make it more personal.
It is advised that you hand in your letters at least two weeks before the date of departure or the date you wish to stop coming to work as it gives your employers enough time to look for a replacement and also allows for transitions to take place.
Let us look at a few things that are crucial aspects of writing a resignation letter:
Sender and Receivers details
The first thing that you include in your letter are the details of the receiver; that is, the name and position of your HR manager followed by the address of your workplace.
Example:
Christine D’souza
Easy Days Nursing Home
44 Madhya Marg
New Delhi, 437097 (indeed)
In some letters, you include the name and address of the sender first followed by that of the name and position of your HR manager followed by the address of your workplace.
Example:
Susan Holmes
Kitchen Staff
987 Crazy Legs Avenue, Apt. 34
Los Angeles, CA, 91054
February 17, 2019
Linda Lester
HR Manager
XYZ Restaurant
90000 Care Road
Los Angeles, CA, 91054 (RequestLetters)
If you are writing your resignation letter via email, you need not write the senders or receiver’s addresses. However, you should make sure that you put your contact details in the mail.
Introduction and notice of resignation
The next element is the body of the letter which begins with your addressing the receiver of the letter and clearing putting across the intent of the letter and your notice of resignation.
In this part, you can also include the period of your notice that you will be serving as per your employment contract.
Example:
I am writing to inform you of my resignation as Kitchen Helper at Easy Days Restaurant, effective two weeks from today. My last day of work will be on 30th Oct’ 2021. (indeed)
Reason of resignation
When it comes to disclosing the reason for your departure, there is no explicit need to add in the reason for your resignation.
However it is it is advisable that there should be a cause to disclose why you are resigning, your reason should be neutral and something that is unrelated to your experience at work so as to maintain a positive relationship with your employer.
Example:
My final day of employment will be May 30, 2015. I have made the decision to return to college to pursue a degree in business and will need to focus on my studies.
Example:
I have decided to take this step so that I can better tend to my family’s health needs.
A statement of gratitude
Resignation letters are the last professional impression an employee can make on their employers and colleagues, so it is advised that the letter remains neutral and warm while highlighting positive experiences you have had while working for them.
A warm resignation letter also ensures that you are able to maintain a positive relationship with your former place of work just in case you wish to work with them again.
Example letter:
Working at Easy Days has been a rewarding experience and I have enjoyed my time working with you. I thank you for the training and opportunity to grow with you in my career. (indeed)
Transition details
To maintain your professional attitude at work, you should include what you will be doing to help ease the transition of roles with your successor during the notice period as well as contact information.
Example:
If you feel it would be helpful, I would be happy to assist with the hiring and training of my successor over the next two weeks. Please contact me if you have questions. My email address is [email protected] and my cell phone number is 9745474523.(indeed)
Signature
Close the letter using polite words and include your contact details.
Example:
Respectfully yours,
Ashwin Mehta
References
Doyle.A. Sincere and Appreciative Resignation Letters. The Balance Careers. Retrieved on 25th Feb 2022. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/appreciative-and-sincere-resignation-letter-example-2063545#:~:text=I%20would%20like%20first%20to,Please%20accept%20my%20respectful%20resignation.
Doyle.A. Best Resignation Letter Examples. The Balance Careers. Retrieved on 25th Feb 2022. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-resignation-letter-examples-2063519
Fard.M. Example Letter of Resignation. Linkedin. retrieved on 28th Feb 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/example-letter-resignation-mandy-fard-cprw-cmrw
How to write a resignation letter. Linkedin. retrieved on 28th Feb 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-write-resignation-letter-jc-cornell
Wiley.K. How to Write a Resignation Letter. Linkedin. Retrieved on 28th Feb 2022.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-write-resignation-letter-kevin-wiley
Brian.B. Resignation Letters: A Comprehensive Guide (Forget Everything You’ve Been Told!). Linkedin. Retrieved on 28th Feb. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/resignation-letters-comprehensive-guide-forget-youve-been-brandt
