A two weeks notice is a formal declaration in writing of your intention to resign in two weeks from the day you submit your letter. It is the standard resignation time frame in the U.S. and will help pave the way for your departure. On this page, you can select a relevant two weeks notice letter template and click to download for free into MS Word. We also provide concrete career specific (https://resumegenius.com/resignation-letters/career-specific-samples) reasons for your departure and also offer life-related reasons (https://resumegenius.com/resignation-letters/life-situation-samples) for your departure. For a complete collection of resignation letters, please check out our comprehensive database of resignation letter templates (https://resumegenius.com/resignation-letters). SEE ALSO > Letter of Recommendation Samples and Writing Guide (https://resumegenius.com/letter-of-recommendation) Table of Contents: Two Weeks Notice 1. Important Information 2. Simple Resignation Letter Sample 3. Formal Resignation Letter Sample 4. Professional Resignation Letter Sample 5. Email Resignation Letter Sample
Before submitting your two weeks notice (and setting your desk on fire), make sure you have considered all angles before quitting your current position. Employment-Related Issues Do you have another job lined up and when does it begin? How much downtime do you have between jobs? Financial-Related Issues How will quitting your current job affect your bank account – i.e. your ability to pay rent and other expenses? Will you go on unemployment and have you notified your state? Social-Related Issues Are you about to leave behind a massive task responsibility that will fall on the lap of an unassuming coworker? Do you have any outstanding office grudges? (Kidding, no need to settle scores at this point.) HR-Related Issues How do you manage remaining PTO – should you take all your time off before you give your two weeks, will you cash out, or forgo it? How will you handle company-owned property, accounts, and files? Life-Related Issues How will this affect your health insurance – i.e. higher premiums? If you are on a work permit, who should you notify? Have you worked out the details of your 401(k)? As you can see, ending a job can be trickier than you think. Even if you navigate all these questions successfully, you’ll still have to handle the particular needs of HR and your manager. HR may ask you to write a review of your role in the department. A manager may ask you to detail your work processes or help train another person to handle your responsibilities. No matter how you manage any of the above questions, always write a letter with two weeks advanced notice. Your manager, coworkers, HR, and others will appreciate the professionalism of providing an exact date of your departure. Also, don’t be caught flat-footed if your manager terminates your employment immediately. Even though your boss will only end up hurting themselves, they could hurt you too. So be prepared for this possibility by preparing all your account information on the company computer, backup important files, and compile all samples of your work to include in your portfolio.
When resigning from your job, you may be at a loss on how to broach the topic to your manager. But no matter what, you should write a letter of resignation that explains the details of your departure. You’ll need a letter that has all the basics in order to properly quit your job. This includes your name and address followed by the date, company name, address, and name of addressee. A simple letter is ideal for situations where: You are not too familiar with your manager. You want to deliver a neutral tone. You do not feel a need to include a reason in your letter.
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A formal resignation letter is designed for to tender your resignation with a more refined tone than a simple letter format. While it is not necessary to go into further detail here, it is wise to use this type of letter if you work in a more formal work culture. This letter works if you manager typically communicates more formally. However, if you feel like you know your manager well, a formal letter may come across as stiff. When it comes to writing a resignation letter, matching the tone to the situation is just as important as the details. Remember to include your name and address followed by the date, company name, address, and name of addressee. A formal letter is ideal for situations where: The work environment places emphasis on formality and professionalism. You are less casual with your manager but want to show respect. You do not feel a need to include a reason in your letter.
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A Professional Resignation Letter is perfect if you are in an industry where your reputation is a determining factor for future employment, or if you feel that you may work with your manager or company again in a professional manner. These letters show respect to your employer when you decide to leave a company. Not only does the letter clearly communicate when you will leave (giving ample time to the manager), but also allows you to convey a sense of gratitude for the opportunities given to you. Remember to include your name and address followed by the date, company name, address, and name of addressee. A professional letter is ideal for situations where: You are in a field where your professional associations are important for your career. You feel somewhat comfortable showing genuine positive feelings towards your manager. You do not feel a need to include a reason in your letter.
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The major difference between an email letter of resignation and a hard letter version is the letterhead. An email letter only needs your manager’s email and a clear subject line — typically written as “Letter of Resignation,” followed by your name.
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An email resignation letter may be useful in situations where you are unable to deliver a hard copy of the letter. You’ll use this format when you need to tender a resignation from a remote position. We recommend to always try to submit a hard letter. However, if you have always communicated with your manager via email, then this format is acceptable. An email letter is ideal for situations where: You work remote. You want to display a level of gratitude working with your manager. You do not feel a need to include a reason in your letter.
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