How to Resign from a Job Kingston ON

Steps

1. Tell your boss (or whoever you report to) face to face that you're leaving the company and ask what you can do to wrap things up before you finish working with them. Follow up in writing with a short email or typed letter if your company requires written notice.
2. Keep your resignation short and sweet. You can give as little or as much information as you like in terms of your new job or what you're doing next. Remain cordial.
3. Give your company the required notice. If your contract requires you to give two weeks notice, do so. Don't burn any bridges by quitting suddenly and leaving your boss in the lurch. You might require help (ie. a reference check) from your boss in the future.
4. As you finish up your job, try to remain focused on the job and do everything you can to help your company transition your work to whoever will be doing your job next.

Tips

• If you used a recruiter to get your new job, ask them for help with your resignation if you are unsure of what to do. They should be able to help.
• Keep your emotions in check. Don't let your friendship with your boss make you feel like you're letting them down by quitting. This is business and you need to keep things professional.

Warnings

• When you are resigning, some companies may try to offer you a counter offer (ie. a raise, better job, bigger office, etc) to try to keep you employed with the company. Accepting a counter offer is usually a bad move especially since you've already let your employer know you were looking for a new job. Stick to your guns, remember why you wanted to leave the firm to join a new company, and don't entertain counter offers.
• Many companies will automatically release you the day you give your notice. Be prepared and don't be offended.
• Make sure your desk and files are up to date in case you are asked to leave immediately.

Sources and Citations

• http://www.RecruiterSecretsRevealed.com
• http://www.Find-Your-Dream-Career.com

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