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CHANGING POSITIONS The resignation process is often misunderstood. The exit interview is the time to be pleasant, professional and considerate. It is not the time to vent your anger and discredit your boss. In a community like Cleveland, the chance of you crossing paths with your previous supervisor again, or at least needing a reference from your employer, are very good. You have made the decision to leave; now make this exit as positive as you possibly can. Always submit your resignation in writing to your supervisor before you tell anyone else about the fact that you are leaving. If you fail to conduct the process in this fashion, you will create a very embarrassing situation for your boss. Can you imagine how your supervisor would react to hearing about your resignation from someone other than you? Refrain from sharing your good news with your friends and associates until you have notified the proper people. Below is an example of a letter of resignation: Your name Home Address Company Name Company Address Supervisor's Name Today's Date Dear _________________, This is to advise you that I am resigning my position as __________________ (title), with ___________________ (company). Please accept two weeks notice now with my last day being __________________ (day of the week), _____________________ (date). My tenure with _________________________ (company) has been a fine and rewarding association. The personal relationships will be especially valued for the rest of my career. However, the new challenge is unique in character and timing. This is a firm decision that has been weighed most carefully. A commitment has been given to honor a ____________________ (start date) start date, and it is important that I do so. I am sure you will understand and accept this in the positive light as offered. I will do everything I am able to, between now and ______________ (end date), to make this transition as smooth as possible for you and ____________________(company name). Thank you again for your many contributions towards the development of my career during my time with __________________ (company name). Sincerely, (space for signature) Your full name As previously mentioned, it is highly likely that you may cross paths with your previous employer sometime in your career future. Let me site this example. We placed the Plant Manager of a large Tier I Automotive Stamper with another Tier I Automotive Stamper. He chose to take the opportunity at his exit interview to identify everything he disliked about his experience and in particular, what he thought was wrong with his supervisor, the V.P. of Manufacturing. He shared these thoughts with everyone whom would listen, including the V.P.'s boss, the President. He also gave the company a four day notice and left them in a tough position. Four months after he began his new position the V.P. of Manufacturing at his new place of employment unexpectedly died. His firm contacted us for a replacement. Guess who we placed there as V.P. of Manufacturing? The Plant Manager was terminated from his new position ninety days later. Do not burn bridges. It does you no good at all except to give you ten minutes of satisfaction. Click Here for a Copy of the Resignation Letter in Word Format |