The Best Way To Leave a Job
There comes the time when you decide to leave your present job and find a new one and the way you behave in this situation can influence your future career greatly. So no matter how much you hate your boss and co-workers it isn’t a good idea to burn your bridges on the way out. Follow our tips and get to know how to leave your current position without leaving your dignity behind.
1. Talk to your boss – The first person you should inform about your leaving is your boss. Don’t do it via e-mails, come and see him in person. Give a sound reason for your departure: explain you’re leaving because of growth opportunities with the new company (not due to dissatisfaction even if it’s not true). Be polite and emphasize the positive, tell about how the company has benefited you but mention it’s time to move on.
2. Give a proper notice – Though a standard notice period is two weeks, you are welcome to give an additional week or two. It shows your respect to the management and colleagues who can have plans as well. The more time you give the smoother the process of your departure will go.
3. Write a resignation letter – It’s important to provide a resignation letter, try to make it positive and remember that the end goal is to maintain a positive relationship with the employer. Besides, human resources department may need it for the personal data sheet as well.
4. Prepare a transition plan – You know your job better than anyone else and your manager would welcome ideas on how best to recruit a replacement. Create a document which will show what things you do and how you do them. Share the details of your work, any additional responsibilities you take while carrying out your work.
5. Maintain your professional relationships – In today’s commercial world you never know with whom you’ll have business one day. That’s why try to stay on good terms with your colleagues as you depart. Exchange your contact information with your co-workers and take time to keep in touch.
6. Leave a favourable impression – It is the lasting memory management and colleagues will have of you and it says much about your professional character. That’s why even if you had serious problems and conflicts at work your departure is not the time to start sounding off about them. If you have any constructive comments or suggestions you’ll have opportunity to voice them in a professional and calm manner. Focus on the positive aspects of your employment – thank the people who mentored and supported you.
7. Ensure a smooth transition – Think of a person who will follow you and take over your workload. Organize it. Make sure you don’t leave things half completed. Tie all loose ends possible and if there are any unfinished matters give a status report to your boss about them. Make your files and notes easy to understand and locate. Offer candidatures for your replacement among colleagues you know and respect. Offer to train your replacement and if possible be available after you leave to answer questions.
8. Ask for a letter of recommendation – It’s essential for your future career to get a letter of recommendation from your supervisor as you’ll want to include this job on your resume. And as the time passes and people move on, it’s easy to lose track of previous employers.
So now changes lie ahead. You’ll build new relationships and new perspectives will open for you. Be enthusiastic and ready to learn and give your energy and knowledge to a new environment.
Good luck!
Article by Resume Builder Template
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