Sample resignation letter in a company (7)

In this guide, we will see Sample resignation letters in a company (letter templates).

Sample resignation letter in a company

A sample resignation letter in a company can be written following the example from themuse.com:

“Dear [Your Boss’ Name], Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as [position title] with [Company Name]. My last day will be [your last day—usually two weeks from the date you give notice].”

If you have decided to quit your job, it is important to end your relationship by submitting a formal resignation letter. You may have many reasons (personal reasons) why you are considering leaving your current job role, writing and submitting a professional resignation letter will help to keep a good relationship with your employer. Let’s take a look at what you need to include when writing your letter before submitting it.

Basically, consider including the following items:

• Clearly stating your intention to leave.
• The last day of employment.
• Offer help with the transition.
• Thank your employer for the opportunity.
• Ask questions or request instructions (optional).

Sample resignation letter in a company 1

Example from the muse.com:

“Dear Ms. Fran Braden,

I’m writing to give my formal notice that I’ll be leaving my role as Office Manager for Larry and Keets Financial Partners on July 31.

I’ve recently received an offer to serve as an executive assistant at a small startup, and after careful consideration, I’m excited to explore this new path in my career journey.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been provided working on the Operations team for the past four years. It’s been a wonderful experience to work for such a great company and help in solving Larry and Keets’ mission to provide better financial support for older employees.

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance during this transition. Thank you for all your guidance. I wish you all the best and I look forward to keeping in touch.

Sincerely,

George Lin”

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Example from businessnewsdaily.com:

“[Current date] 

Dear [supervisor’s name], 

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my role as [title]. My last day with [company] will be [end date]. 

To ease the transition after my departure, I am happy to assist you with any training tasks during my final weeks on the job. I intend to leave thorough instructions and up-to-date records for my replacement. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the knowledge and experience I have gained by working here. I am very grateful for the time I have spent on our team and the professional relationships I’ve built. It’s been a pleasure working for you, and I hope our paths will cross again in the future.

Sincerely,

[Your signature and printed name]”

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Example from monster.com:

“Roberta Jones

18 Hillside Road | Sometown, MA 55555 | Phone: 555-555-5555 | jones@somedomain.com

[Date]

Ms. Joyce Michaels

CEO

ABC Company

15 Main St.

Sometown, MA 55555

Dear Joyce,

Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from my position as a staff accountant. My last day of employment will be [date].

I received an offer to serve as a senior accountant of a Fortune 500 company, and after careful consideration, I realize that this opportunity is too exciting for me to decline.

It has been a pleasure working with you and your team over the last three years. One of the highlights of my career was collaborating with you to automate ABC Company’s accounting, financial, and balance systems and setting up your accounting infrastructure. Your company is poised for continued growth and I wish you much success with your upcoming acquisition of XYZ Company.

I would like to help with the transition of my accounting duties so that systems continue to function smoothly after my departure. I am available to help recruit and train my replacement, and I will make certain that all reporting and records are updated before my last day of work.

Joyce, thank you again for the opportunity to work for ABC Company. I wish you and your staff all the best and I look forward to staying in touch with you. You can email me anytime at jones@somedomain.com or call me at 555-555-5555.

Sincerely,

Roberta Jones”

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Example from blog.hubsport.com:

“Your Name

Current Job Title

Current Organization

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Your Email

Date of Resignation

Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs. [Last Name]:

I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as X for Company A, effective December 21.

I appreciate the opportunities for professional development that you have provided me over the past two years. I have enjoyed my tenure at Company A, and in particular, feel honored to have been a part of such a supportive team.

If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know. I am available to help train my replacement and will ensure all my reports are updated before my last day of work.

Thank you again for the opportunity to work at Company A. I wish you all the best and look forward to staying in touch. You can email me at X.

Sincerely,

Your Signature [hard copy letter]

[Your Typed Name]”

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Example from roberthalf.com.au:

“(Current date)

Manager’s name

Company Name

Address

Dear (Manager’s name)

Please accept this letter as formal notification of my resignation from (Company name). My last day with the company will be (date).

Before I leave, I will ensure that all my projects are completed as far as possible, and I am happy to assist in any way to ensure a smooth handover to my replacement.

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work at (company) for (years of service). During this time I have thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere within the team and I will miss our interactions.

While I am excited by the new opportunities that I will be pursuing, I will always remember my time at (company name) with affection. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information after I leave, and I would be delighted if you stay in touch.

Kind regards,

(Your signature)

(Your printed name)”

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Example from themuse.com:

“Dear Mr. Don Cohen,

Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as Account Executive with Marketing Media. My last day will be Thursday, March 2.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to work in this position for the past six years. I’ve greatly enjoyed and appreciated the opportunities I’ve had to grow our sales team and pipeline, be a part of creating a great product, and work with my fellow colleagues, and I’ve learned so much about marketing strategy and the digital media space, which I will certainly take with me throughout my career.

I’ll do everything possible to wrap up my duties and train other team members over the next two weeks. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help during this transition.

I wish the company continued success, and I hope to stay in touch in the future.

Sincerely,

Anne Acharya”

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Example from resumegenius.com:

“[Your Name]

[1234 Street Address]

[City, State, Zip]

[Today’s Date]

[Company Name]

[1234 Street Address]

[City, State, Zip]

Dear [Supervisor’s Name],

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from [Position Name] effective immediately.

I sincerely apologize for the abrupt timing of this announcement, however, due to unforeseen circumstances, I have decided to resign.

Thank you for the great opportunities to pursue my interests in numerous areas, which have prepared me well for my next challenge.

Please let me know how I can be of assistance during the transition period. I wish you and the company the very best going forward.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]

[Your Name]”

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Other sample resignation or leave letters

Below are some of the other resignation or leave letters we curated.

If you are looking for a job, you should also ideally start your job research on job websites such as Indeed.

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References 

Monster.com: “Sample resignation letter”

Forsey, C. (n.d.) How to Write a Professional Resignation Letter [Samples + Templates]. Retrieved from blog.hubspot.com.

Schooley, S. (2019, Jun.) How to Write a Job Resignation Letter. Retrieved from businessnewsdaily.com.

Roberthalf.com.au: “Resignation letter templates”

Resumegenius.com: “Resignation Letter Samples”