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On the previous page we gave advice on resigning and promised you some sample resignation letters to help you write your own.

Here are three resignation letter examples. Hopefully there'll be one you can use or adopt for your own needs.

Resignation Letter Example No. 1

Here's our first sample resignation letter. It's short, simple and to the point, ideal when you're addressing the letter to an HR or Personnel Department with which you don't have a close working relationship.

(No, My Street)
(My Town)
(My City)
(My County/State)
(My Post/ZIP Code)

(Today's Date)

Dear (Mr/Ms/Miss Name or X Department),

As per the terms and conditions of my contract of employment, I hereby give you (put your notice period here) weeks notice of my intention to leave my position as x (insert your position here).

My last day of employment will be (insert date here).

I look forward to hearing from you as to the arrangements for my departure.

Yours sincerely,

Signature

Name

Resignation Letter Example No. 2

Here's our second resignation letter example. Use this when you want your employer to let you go immediately, without having to work your notice.

(No, My Street)
(My Town)
(My City)
(My County/State)
(My Post/ZIP Code)

(Today's Date)

Dear (Mr/Ms/Miss Name or X Department),

Please take this letter as written confirmation of my intention to leave your employment as (insert job role here).

I understand that my notice period is (insert your official notice period here) but I would like to join my new employer as soon as possible. This being the case, I'd like to ask you to waive my notice period and relieve me of my duties immediately. I will of course ensure my duties are handed over prior to my leaving.

I trust this is acceptable and look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Yours sincerely,

Signature

Name

Resignation Letter Example No. 3

Here's our third resignation letter example. Use this when you're writing to someone you know, such as your boss and when you want to leave on good terms (perhaps leaving a door open should you want to return at a later date).

(No, My Street)
(My Town)
(My City)
(My County/State)
(My Post/ZIP Code)

(Today's Date)

Dear (name),

It's with regret that I'm writing to you to inform you of my resignation with effect from (enter the date you're leaving).

I've had a great career with (insert the Company name here) and have really enjoyed working with you and the team over the past few years. I've learned a great deal.

An opportunity has arisen however for me to (mention the new job opportunity here and what it gives you), something I really want to do.

I hope you understand my reasons and can wish me well.

I look forward to hearing from you as to the next steps.

Yours sincerely,

Signature

Name