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Resignation Sample Letters

EXAMPLE #1

[Date]

[Supervisor's Name]
[Supervisor's Title]
[Company Name]
[Company's Address]

Dear [Supervisor's Name]:

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company name], effective [date, two weeks from date above]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.

I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Your name, title]

EXAMPLE #2

[Date]

[Supervisor's Name]
[Supervisor's Title]
[Company Name]
[Company's Address]

Dear [Supervisor's Name]:

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation as [title] for [company] to become effective as of [date]. I have accepted a position in [location].

I believe this position will offer me more challenge and an opportunity for advancement as well as allow me to broaden my own experience and knowledge.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and efforts in my training and advancement during the past [time]. The support and concern shown by you and the rest of the management team has been deeply appreciated.

My decision is final.  Please, do not consider a counteroffer.  I am leaving for a career enhancing opportunity.  I wish to leave [company] on good terms with no animosity.  I wish all the best for you.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Your name, title]

EXAMPLE #3

[Date]

[Supervisor's Name]
[Supervisor's Title]
[Company Name]
[Company's Address]

Dear [Supervisor's Name]:

This is to formally notify you that I am resigning from [company name] as [title]. [Date] will be my last day of employment.

Thank you for the opportunity to work for such an outstanding organization.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

[Your name, title]

EXAMPLE #4

[Date]

[Supervisor's Name]
[Supervisor's Title]
[Company Name]
[Company's Address]

Dear [Supervisor's Name]:

Please accept this letter as my notice of resignation, effective [date].

This wasn't an easy decision, because I am grateful for the rewarding employment I've had with [Company name]. But after long hours of consideration, my decision is now final and I have accepted a position with another company.

Sincere thanks and best wishes for the future,

[Signature]

[Your name, title]

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