How to word resignation letter

scooby088

Having never resigned from any of my previous jobs i am wondering how to word the resignation letter. I would be grateful for any advice given to me.

zzzLazyDaisy

Dear Joe Bloggs

I am writing to give notice of my intention to leave my employment with [name of company]. I am required to give [x weeks/months] notice, and therefore my last day of service will be [insert date].

Yours etc.


If you wish to say why and/or say how much you have enjoyed working there, go ahead, but you don't need to do this.

shikoku

Less is more.

ali-t

My view is that you should never say anything horrible even if you are leaving under a cloud as you never know when you might have to work with any of them again. As zzzlazydaisy said, keep it simple. I usually put something in about appreciating the opportunities to develop new skills and other such stuff but it is still only a paragraph. Never anything that will come back and haunt me!

shikoku

http://www.i-resign.com/uk/letters/letters.asp?#No1