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Resigning from a job is something that most of us will have to face at some point in our careers \u2013 and there\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to do it. If you\u2019re thinking about quitting your job, here\u2019s our best-practice guide to help you decide when to resign and how to resign.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re unhappy at work and it\u2019s starting to affect your productivity and attitude, it may be time to reflect on whether it\u2019s time to move on. But resigning is not something you should undertake hastily or impulsively.<\/p>\n
Take your time and weigh up the pros and cons before deciding to resign. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction you might regret later, especially if you don\u2019t have another job to walk into. If you\u2019re feeling dissatisfied, ask yourself whether your current role could be improved enough for you to stay on \u2013 or if there\u2019s another, better role available in the same company. Consider a meeting with your manager, to see if they\u2019re able to address your issues and make changes that could encourage you to stay.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
If you\u2019re convinced it\u2019s the right time to jump ship, first look into your legal requirements. How much notice are you required to give? Are there any \u2018no competition\u2019 clauses in your contract? Read the fine print in your contract and make sure you\u2019ve covered off any legal obligations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Make your resignation official with a short, straightforward letter. Email or hand it directly to your supervisor\/line manager, and also give a copy to your company\u2019s HR department.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Your company may ask for feedback from you, often in the form of an exit interview. This is a good opportunity for you to provide constructive feedback after resigning \u2013 but avoid the temptation to be overly negative, as this will only make you appear unprofessional. It\u2019s good form to thank your employer for the opportunity and experience they provided.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The end may be in sight \u2013 but you\u2019ll leave a better lasting impression if you remain as dedicated and hard-working as the day you started. Avoid the temptation to \u2018check out\u2019 prematurely \u2013 your boss will thank you for it. Unprofessional conduct might come back to haunt you, especially in a world that is increasingly connected. You don\u2019t want a poor reputation to precede you in your next job or interview.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
In addition to finishing projects, tying up loose ends, organising files and letting relevant stakeholders know who to contact once you\u2019ve left, it\u2019s generally expected that you will prepare a comprehensive handover for your replacement. This way, anyone who is required to take over your tasks will be able to do so with relative ease. Leaving incomplete or perfunctory handover notes will only demonstrate your lack of professionalism and care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Say a final \u2018goodbye\u2019, whether it\u2019s emailed around the company or announced at a gathering on your last day. Thank your employer and colleagues for the opportunity to work with them. Again, you\u2019ll be best remembered by how you present yourself in your final moments, so make an effort and leave with your head held high.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
DON\u2019T<\/strong>\u00a0resign too hastily \u2013 especially if you don\u2019t have another job lined up. Remember, it can take three to six months to find a new job and you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits if you quit. Remember the golden rule: it\u2019s easier to find a job when you already have one!<\/p>\n DO<\/strong>\u00a0leave your workplace as you found it. Remember to clean up the files on your computer, deleting any personal emails and organising files clearly for your successor (if appropriate). Clean your desk and take home any personal belongings.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T<\/strong>\u00a0brag about your new job. Be modest and discreet \u2013 even if you\u2019re inwardly whooping for joy.<\/p>\n DO<\/strong>\u00a0ask for a written reference that you can keep on file, in case you ever need it in the future. It\u2019s much easier to get one before leaving, rather than coming back to your old boss at a later date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Resigning from a job is something that most of us will have to face at some point in our careers \u2013 and there\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to do…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14282,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7190"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7190\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}