We're serious - receiving a new job offer is no mean feat and you should be proud of your achievement. No matter how excited you are for your new beginning, for some, the thought of handing in your notice can be a daunting task. Sometimes, this stage can be more harrowing than the interview, especially if you have been with your present company for a long time. Don't worry, you're not alone. Most people are understandably apprehensive at this stage. That is why we have asked our expert team of recruitment consultants to put together this comprehensive guide to handing in your notice.
Once you have received your Offer Letter from your new company, you need to prepare to hand in your notice. Try not to feel guilty about resigning. Remember the reasons why you decided to leave.
It is likely that those reasons are not going to change. Prepare a letter of resignation. Make the letter short and concise, and include the notice period that you will serve, which can be found in your employment contract.
Your written resignation should also be definite. There is absolutely no obligation to state your reasons for leaving although many people add a goodwill tag. If you have any grievances, don't express them in this letter. Do not give cause for animosity. Arrange a meeting with your appropriate superior as soon as possible. Do not delay - your new company is keen for you to join them.
Always prepare what you are going to say and take your letter of resignation with you. Please take this letter as my formal resignation as position at company , effective from today's date. In conjunction with the terms stated in my contract of employment, I hereby give you x month's notice. I greatly appreciate the opportunity that you and the company have given me in developing my skills and furthering my career.
