How do I resign professionally?

  • Check your contract to see your notice period, how the contract can be terminated and ensure you will not be caught by any Restrictive Covenants
  • Resign Face to Face and provide follow up with a resignation letter or email
  • Thank your manager for the experiences and support you have had to date
  • If your manager requires you to leave the premises immediately or go on garden leave, be prepared
  • Rehearse so you are confident in what you will say
  • Consider if you will tell your manager what company you will be moving too
  • Be prepared they might respond with a counter offer
  • Keep your resignation confidential as your manager will likely want to break the news to the team themselves
  • Follow up with HR regarding your last day and any exit interviews or processes to ensure these are completed
  • Prepare thorough handover notes and leave on a positive note


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