Jamal walks through writing a resignation letter: state your position and company, give two weeks notice, thank your employer with a specific example, and skip emotional language or complaints. Handle admin tasks first like using remaining PTO and addressing your 401k before you submit.
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That's right, everyone's favorite part of the job. Quitting the job is where you get to throw a couple papers, slam a couple doors, swarming out of the office with your arms like this, you know, looking real, real upset. Today we're going to be talking about how to write an excellent resignation letter, maybe without all the arms and slamming and stuff. And ultimately, writing a respectful resignation letter can mean the difference between a really awkward goodbye and a long term professional connection. So definitely good to get this right at the end. I'm going to give you some key tips on things that people forget to do before they resign and are actually super for you to do. What's up? It's Jamal. Welcome back to the channel. First things first, let's actually get the writing of the resignation letter out of the way. No matter your reason for leaving your current job, your resignation letter should be brief and professional. It should start with a clear statement of resignation. This is important so that there's no confusion from the reader on the intent of the letter. The statement should be as simple as. I would like to inform you that I'm resigning from my position as the insert name of your position for insert name of the company. Also make sure to include an end date, preferably giving two weeks notice. Now, with that out of the way, everything else in your letter is off and meant to help you leave your job gracefully, like you're doing a nice little curtsy at the end of a long opera. A good place to start is to thank the company for their contributions to your professional development. Something like, I appreciate the opportunities that you have provided me over the past two years. It's nice to include a specific example if you can be strategic and remind your boss of something you'll want them to recall when you ask for a letter of recommendation. We'll talk about that in just a minute. And while you may be, you know, choking back a few tears, I, uh. Don't get emotional in your writing. And also skip the emojis. Save the positive feels for one on one meetings you may have before departing. And whatever you do, don't express negative emotions in your letter. That means not dissing your coworkers or using foul language, and no, not even towards you know who in accounting. Bobby. Now, since you're leaving, it seems obvious to discuss what you're going to do next. But be careful. If you're thinking about including this in your resignation letter, it's okay to mention your reason for leaving if it's to change careers or to go back to school. Or to move to a new city or whatever. But definitely don't mention it if you're going up the street to work for a competitor. And no matter what's next, don't mention compensation at your new job. In fact, it's usually best to say nothing at all about where you're heading next. So what else should you do in your letter? Well, you can offer to assist in any transition, including training replacements, finishing reports, or updating any documentation that may help once you're gone. A few experts will say you should write out a list of transition tasks, but some managers might want to define their own plan for filling the gap left in your departure. You can also include personal contact information so that you can maintain a future professional relationship with your old coworkers. Don't make the common mistake of offering to help after your final day of the job. Those quick questions could keep coming for weeks or months after you quit, and we don't need that in our lives. Unfortunately. No matter how much you love the company, hopefully these do's and don'ts will help you write your perfect resignation letter. And if you need more help getting started, HubSpot has five different resignation letter templates that you can download as part of our free Job Seeking Templates pack. The link is down in the description. You probably already knew that, so grab it before you jump to another video. Now that your resignation letter is written, you might be wondering who you should send it to. It can be tempting to blast it out to all of your bosses and colleagues, but that's actually not the most professional way to handle things. Your formal resignation letter should only be sent to your immediate supervisor in the HR department. It's their responsibility to inform others of your pending departure. So after you hit send, just sit back and wait for a response. You probably won't need to wait long before you go. Here are a few other things you should do before leaving your current job. Use up any benefits that you can't take with you. This can include PTO time that won't get paid out in your final check. Can also include any flexible spending accounts or FSA meal allowances or commuter benefits. You should also try to schedule medical checkups or procedures before your last day. Even if your next job is lined up, odds are your assurance won't start on day one. So get a clean bill of health and refill your prescriptions before any gap in your coverage. And lastly, figure out what you plan to do with any 401k or stock options you might have accumulated before you leave. Because much like getting a reference letter, any requests you make for info will probably go to the back of the line once you're no longer an employee. So ask all of those questions now, preferably before you hand over that resignation letter. And when you're ready, you can use one of our templates to make the final days of your current job as polite and professional as when you started. If you want to learn more about how to thrive professionally, whether in your current job or the next, be sure to subscribe to this channel and give us a like so that we know we're creating content that has actually helped you out on your professional journey. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go walk around my office like this and slam some doors, throw some papers everywhere. I'm not quitting, but I just like to do that every Friday. Until then, I'll see you next time.
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