Resignation
Everyone has dreamed of writing their letter of resignation. It is a beautiful day when all the wrongs of the past are rectified and exposed with the permanent farewell.
If you are leaving a company, most likely, there have been some strong feelings involved with the decision. The first thing you need to write is everything that you feel. Be blunt and brutal in this draft. Don't hold back any of your qualms whether it be the lack of incentive, nominal salary increases, unethical management or an overall counterproductive work environment. Be sure you take your time to draft out all of the emotions, print and frame this copy of the letter. Keep it for yourself and validate the truth as you understand it. This is an important because emotions need to be as separate from your resignation as possible.
Remember it is just business. The entire premise your actual letter. Try to look back on your time in service and weigh the pros and cons of working with the company to explain the reason for your resignation. There may have been no room to grow. You found a company that better suits your skill set. You've decided to pursue new endeavors that offer new challenges; share these details in a matter of fact explanation.
Be formal. It is best not to take liberties in the letter just because you are leaving. You should be demonstrating your professionalism even in this final letter so that there is no room for hard feelings. You may be leaving in this current phase of you career you never know if or when you could return. By being formal, you are leaving a lasting impression. It also means that your manager may take more kindly to professional references in your future.
Keep it simple. Your resignation doesn't need to be a full dissertation. It only needs to pin point the important aspects of your leaving. That would be to acknowledge the time you've spent and the skills you may have acquired. Always show gratitude noting the current position as an important milestone. Note the key reasons why you are moving whether it be development or something completely new in comparison.
Close sincerely. Sincerity may be the most important aspect of the resignation. No matter what has happened, try to bring light to the positive. Mention that you are willing to train a replacement if time allows. This shows that you really have no interest in leaving on unresolved terms.
