Careers: How To Resign With Style & Get An Awesome Reference

How To Resign With Style & Get An Awesome Reference

Written by Sarah Breinig

Resigning Can Be Challenging The process of resigning and writing a letter of resignation can be quite stressful and intimidating since this is usually very emotionally charged. Do Not Vent Any Grievances The key to a successful resignation is to ensure that you do not transfer any of your negative emotions either verbally or in written from. Your objective is to keep it professional business like. Your resignation letter should be drafted just like any other business letter. Your letter of resignation will be repparttar

final document (along with your exit interview notes) in your personnel file. Your resignation letter will be among repparttar 107030

first documents looked at when a prospective future employer calls to confirm references or if you ever reapply. Preserve Your Good Character & Reputation Resigning repparttar 107031

wrong way will "burn bridges" and will likely come back to haunt you in repparttar 107032

future. It will most certainly lead to bad feelings between you and your employer, a bad reputation and even a bad reference. Resigning repparttar 107033

right way will contribute to your goodwill and continued success in your career and personal development. You will also be able to maintain good links with your colleagues - who may have a direct or indirect impact on your future career progress.

Considerations Before Resigning Carefully clear your mind and have a reality check. Evaluate all your reasons for resigning before you decide conclusively. After you make up your mind, be consistent and stick to it. Here are a few points to consider: •How will you handle a counter offer? Don't resign in order to leverage or negotiate a counter offer. It's unprofessional. Once you resign, your loyalty to your employer is in question. If you are a valued employee, you may be given a counter offer - but this may be just a way to keep you longer until a replacement is found. Also, if you've already accepted an offer with a new employer, retracting that offer may have a negative impact on your integrity. •Are you aware of company exit policy? Some companies will ask you to leave immediately once you give your resignation. This could be a problem if you were unable to pick up your personal belongings or documents from your work area or clean up your personal files from your computer. Find out how previous resignations were handled and don't give advanced notice of your impending resignation. •Are you aware of company compensation policy? You may automatically forfeit specific benefits when you resign. You may loose upcoming bonuses, severance pay, holiday entitlements, insurance benefits, retirement accounts, and company stock contributions. Study all contracts you have signed to fully understand this. •Are you leaving for reasons that might require legal counsel? If so, then consult an attorney before you submit a resignation or sign any documents. Issues involving discrimination, harassment, safety and fraud is better handled with repparttar 107034 advice of an attorney The Resignation Letter A good resignation letter can be short and concise, however, an exceptional letter of resignation accomplishes much more in that it leaves your current employer with a positive feeling about you and establishes a basis for positive references in repparttar 107035 future. Here are repparttar 107036 points to consider for your resignation letter: •Don't get personal or write personal remarks about your life and feelings in your resignation letter. •If you are leaving on bad terms, resist writing negative comments or complaints about repparttar 107037 company, repparttar 107038 job or repparttar 107039 employees in your letter of resignation. •Clearly state that you are resigning and repparttar 107040 effective resignation date. •Indicate that you regret leaving and mention positive things about your experience, your colleagues, your work and your company. •Express enthusiasm and appreciation for repparttar 107041 job and responsibility you've held and repparttar 107042 experience/knowledge you've gained. •Emphasize and highlight your most important contributions to repparttar 107043 company.

In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?

Written by Cecile Peterkin

Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in repparttar

US show that up to 70 percent of repparttar 107029

workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time.

We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when repparttar 107030 feeling of dissatisfaction and frustration means it is time for a career change?

There are a few key signs which point towards a need for change:

feeling overwhelmed by your workload *

unable to balance your work and life responsibilities *

confused about roles and duties in your job *

easily irritated and ready to explode at repparttar 107031 slightest provocation

We choose our career path for many different reasons: because of our parents' encouragement; because it is a successful occupation; or for repparttar 107032 financial reward (to name just a few). However, you may be in a career that doesn't support your core values. This could be repparttar 107033 root of your discomfort.

Take a personal and professional inventory. Ask yourself some important questions.

Look at your current job. How did you get there? 2.

What are your personal attributes (artistic, adaptable, creative, leader, etc.)? 3.

What are your core values (autonomy, growth, helping others, financial security etc.)? 4.

What are your greatest strengths? 5.

Identify your accomplishments. 6.

Identify your career satisfiers and dissatisfiers: For each position you have had throughout your career what activities or responsibilities did you enjoy (and not enjoy) doing? 7.

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