Sample resignation letter less than two weeks notice (7)

In this guide, we will see some Sample resignation letters with less than two weeks’ notice, one week notice, short notice, or without notice period.

Sample resignation letter less than two weeks notice

A sample resignation letter with less than two weeks’ notice is useful when you are resigning on short notice, giving just one week notice or no notice at all by submitting an immediate resignation.

Submitting a formal resignation, being professional and polite, will increase the probability of getting a good recommendation letter from your employer, no need to burn bridges!

If you have decided you want to quit your job, it is important to let your employer know you are leaving and when.

Normally, your contract will indicate the notice period, but for most companies, a 2 week notice period will allow them to find a replacement.

However, there are some circumstances that can make you quit without notice or on short notice with less than two weeks’ notice.

For instance, a family emergency or a new employer that needs you to start right away

However, your employer will appreciate it if you notify them as soon as possible and it is recommended in person but if you can’t, make sure to call or send an email letting them know.

Here are some key aspects to include:

• Clearly and concisely state your intention to leave including details such as your current position.
• State the date of your resignation or last day of employment, preferably during the first paragraph. You could also apologize if resigning under short notice is causing any type of inconvenience.
• Keep it straight to the point and simple if you have decided to add a reason why you may be leaving. Just make sure you are not detailed or specific.
• Briefly thank your employer for the opportunity and you can highlight some positive aspects of the job or new skills you learned during your time as an employee.

Sample 1

Example from thebalancecareers.com:

“Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Name

Title

Organization

Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position with ABCD Company on Friday, August 9, 2019. I understand that two weeks’ notice is standard; however, personal circumstances require that I leave my position at this company by the end of this week.

I am glad to provide any assistance I can during this transition.

Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last five years.

I have enjoyed working for the agency and appreciate the support provided me during my tenure with the company.

Sincerely,

Your Signature (hard copy letter)

Your Typed Name”

Sample 2

Example from eforms.com:

“Manny Atencio

183 Westvale Drive

Albuquerque, NM, 87040

mannytheman@hotmail.com

March 22, 2017

Cheryl Wozniak

Security Manager

Coronado Center

6600 Menaul Blvd

Albuquerque, NM, 87343

Dear Ms. Wozniak,

It is my regret to inform you that I must hand in my resignation as head of security at Coronado Center. My last day of work will be next Wednesday, the 29th of March.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I am not able to fill out the regular two weeks as per the employee handbook. I have an urgent family matter to attend which I cannot go into more detail about.

I hope you understand and accept this letter as I do not wish to cause you or the department any aggravation. You have been very good to me and I have very much enjoyed working under your authority.

Although I will only be here for one more week, I would like to extend my services in guiding my replacement through his rounds and duties.

Best regards,

[Signature]

Manny Atencio”

Sample 3: without notice

Example from thebalancecareers.com:

“Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Name

Title

Organization

Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

Please accept this letter as notification that I am resigning from my position with ABCD Company on September 15. I apologize for not being able to provide two weeks’ notice. I regret that, due to circumstances beyond my control, I need to resign immediately.

Please let me know what the process will be for receiving my last paycheck and remaining benefits. I am happy to collect the paycheck through Human Resources, or you could have them mail it to my home address.

Thank you so much for the support that you have provided me during my tenure with the company. I greatly appreciate your years of guidance.

Sincerely,

Handwritten Signature (hard copy letter)

Your Typed Name”

Sample 4

Example from indeed.com:

“December 8, 2019

Ms. Linda Rim

Manager

Sunglass Shack

1111 Tully ct

Lexington, KY

Dear Ms. Rim

Please accept this letter as my official resignation effective tomorrow.

I am resigning from the position of sales associate due to personal reasons. I appreciated my time spent working here and I have no ill-feelings towards this company or anyone who works here. I would have provided the required notice if I were able to.

Thank you for this opportunity and if I am able to return to this company one day, I hope that you will accept me back.

Please let me know if I can make this transition easier. I will be available by phone or email a few weeks after my departure to help out.

Sincerely,

Jessica Storm”

Sample 5: one week notice

Example from wordtemplatesonline.net:

“Amazon Cliff

292 NW 2nd Ave.

Portland, OR, 93700

(503) 807-5043

October 13, 2019

Mike Daryl

Head of Operations

Bridgeport Supplies Company

1313 Marshall St

Portland, OR, 90211

Dear Mr. Daryl

This letter is to let you know I will resign as the procurement assistant at Bridgeport Supplies., effective one week from today. I lost my parents in a grisly road accident on Monday. In this respect, I will have to relocate to our home country for burial and to take over the management of the family businesses.

I am grateful for the opportunity your company has granted me for the last ten years. The strides I have made in my career as a procurement officer are courtesy to your company and the fantastic employees.

Please let me know how I can assist in ensuring a smooth transition in the transition period.

Thank you.

[Signature]

Amazon Cliff”

Sample 6

Example from indeed.com:

“January 26, 2020

Ms. Kate Spinner

Store Manager

Farm Table Inc.

20345 Sunshine Ln

Elite, TN 10046

Dear Ms. Spinner,

Please accept this letter as my official resignation effective Monday, February 3rd. If I were able, I would have provided you with at least a two-week notice, however, I accepted a job offer for a position that begins immediately. I hope you accept my apologies for such short notice.

Thank you for providing me with this opportunity and helping me to develop new leadership strategies.

Please let me know if I can make this transition easier. I have started to compile notes on important projects I am not able to complete before my departure.

Sincerely,

June Tart”

Sample 7

Example from americanrecruiters.com:

“Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State, Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Your Supervisor’s Name

Their Title

Name of the Organization

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Grey (your supervisor),

I am providing this letter to serve as an official notice of my immediate resignation from Davison Consulting.

Please accept my sincerest apologies for being unable to provide you and the Davidson Team with a notification that includes a minimum two-week notice. Unforeseen and deeply personal circumstances are such that I must leave immediately to attend to them properly. 

I am appreciative of the opportunity to work for an incredible organization such as this, and I hope that the last four years have proven me to be an employee who is committed to their work and to the team’s goals and objectives. I am so very grateful to have worked with everyone here at Davidson and for every opportunity that has been afforded to me.   

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this most difficult time.

I wish you and Davidson Consulting every success in the future.  

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name”

References 

Wordtemplatesonline.net: “One Week Notice Resignation Letter (Sample Letter & Email)”

Americanrecruiters.com: “When You Absolutely ~ Can’t Provide Any Notice ~ Resignation Letter Sample”

Indeed.com: “How to Write a Short Notice Resignation Letter (With Examples and Template)”

Eforms.com: “One Week Notice Letter | Templates & Samples”

Doyle, A. (2020, Jan.) Short Notice Resignation Letter Examples. Retrieved from Thebalancecareers.com.

Doyle, A. (2020, Jan.) No Notice Resignation Letter Example and Writing Tips. Retrieved from thebalancecareers.com.