People quit jobs for many reasons. If you decide to quit your job you must know the reasons you arrived at this important decision.
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It is important for you to be absolutely sure not only about the specific reasons you want to resign but also to make sure you resign from the company in the right way.
After deciding to quit, one of the first things to do is to write a formal letter informing your employer of your decision to leave the job. This letter is called ‘a two weeks notice letter’ or ‘a resignation letter’ in which you inform your company that you are leaving and give two weeks notice for quitting.
This article discusses this letter – how to write this notice letter – and provides samples for the same.
All about the Two Weeks Notice Letter
Before you sit down and write the letter, you’ll have to understand the main issues taken into consideration in the resignation process:
- The purpose of the letter.
- Why you should express regrets.
- The two weeks notice time – why you have to check your company’s policy and the terms of your employment agreement.
- Handing over and transferring your responsibilities.
- More resignation tips.
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How to Write a Two Weeks Notice letter
Here is what you should ensure when writing this letter:
- State that you have decided to leave/resign. Soften your statement as much as possible. Keep your emotion in check.
- Declare the formal notice period – the time frame.
- Include positive words about the valuable experience you gained in the company.
- Express your desire to transfer your job responsibilities appropriately.
- Thank (again) your employer – for the professional experience that he gave you.
Samples – Two Weeks’ Notice Letter Template For The Employee
Please edit according to your needs:
Other samples of job resignation letter: Resignation Letter Samples: Examples of Resignation Letters.
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
CC: HR Department
[Company name]
I regret to inform you of my resignation from my current position as [your position] with [company name].
As per our contractual agreement, I am giving two weeks’ notice, and therefore my last day of work will be [the day, date].
This was a tough decision to make as I have really enjoyed working for [the company] however I am confident that the decision will help me achieve my career objectives.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the support and the opportunities for professional growth you’ve provided me during my time here.
I am going to assist in effective transfer of my current projects & responsibilities during this transition and before leaving.
I wish [the company] success and hope our paths cross again in the future.
Sincerely,
2nd Sample of Resignation: Two Weeks’ Notice Letter – Format to edit
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
CC: HR Department
[Company name]
It is with great regret that I inform you that I will no longer be able to provide my services to the company and therefore announce my resignation.
As per my contractual agreement, the effective timeframe will be two weeks from this date.
Making this decision was no easy task. However, after careful thought, I have decided to leave.
Working with [the company] has been one of my most memorable professional experiences, and I will be taking only good memories from this job. I also hope that I can implement whatever I have learnt from this company in my professional as well as personal life.
I will always be grateful for the valuable experience and professional practice that I gained while working here.
Please inform me about handing over responsibilities, so that I will do my best to assist in the effective transfer of my responsibilities to the appropriate designated individual.
Again, thank you for having me as a part of your organization for the past 2 years.
Yours sincerely,
3rd Example for Employers: Two Weeks’ Notice Letter – Template
Here is a template of a letter that would be sent by the company:
To
[Employee name],
Due to [reasons to provide, such as - the recent financial turmoil that our company has experienced], we regret to inform you that we decided to terminate your employment. Your services will not be required by the company after (Insert Time Frame – two weeks or more).
Your last salary and any other outstanding payments shall be provided to you by the Human Resource Department.
In accordance to our regulations, you are required to complete the following procedures: A, B,C ..
Sincerely,
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