Resignation

When is the right time to hand in your resignation?

Wait until you have confirmation in writing from your new employer.
Be sure you know what notice period you are contracted to give your existing employer and hand in your resignation letter in time to cover this.
Be positive about the time you spent with your employer – you might want a reference or you might want to go back there again or your old boss may move to your new employer and again be your boss!
Keep a copy of the letter.
Explore the i-resign website for ideas on how to resign.

Example of a resignation letter

Dear Mr Jones,

As required by my contract of employment, I hereby give you 4 weeks notice of my intention to leave my position as Accounts Assistant, my last working day being 31st August 2006.

I wish both you and Smith and Sons every good fortune and I would like to thank you for having me as part of your team.

Yours sincerely

Irene Brown