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Sample Letter of Resignation

This is a basic sample letter of resignation. Short and to the point, it includes the essential information of resignation date and last working day. It ends on a positive note and is polite and professional. If you do not feel comfortable with saying more than this when resigning from your job, this is quite acceptable.

Basic Employment Resignation

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date

Mr Eric Smith
Client Services Director
Nathan Jones Inc
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr Smith
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from the position of Client Services Agent with Nathan Jones Incorporated. My last working day will be February 3, 2012. This is two weeks from today as per my employment contract.
Thank you for the opportunities I have been given during my time with the company.
I wish you and the company well in the future.
Sincerely

Your name
Typed name

It is always better to write or type out a formal resignation than send an email. There is no guarantee when the email will be opened or that it will be printed out. A hard copy is required for your employment records.

If you would prefer to write a longer and more heartfelt resignation letter go to this fulsome Sample Resignation Letter

Resign in a proper and professional manner by using the checklist at How to Resign

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