Sample Resignation Letters

All resignation letters should be written in traditional business style including:

Date
Name of person getting letter
Company
Title
Address
City, State Zip

Dear ______:

Sample 1

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation as (TITLE) for (COMPANY) to become effective as of (DATE - usually two weeks). I have accepted another position in (LOCATION).

This new position will offer me more challenges and opportunities for advancement as well as allow me to broaden my own experience and knowledge.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and efforts in my training and advancement during the past (# YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT). The support and concern shown by you and (ADD ANY NAMES YOU FEEL ARE APPROPRIATE) has been deeply appreciated.

I leave (COMPANY) with no animosity or ill will and wish you and your company continued success. I have weighed this decision carefully and will deny any and all counter-offers.

Sample 2

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that I have accepted a new position with another company. My last day of employment with Current Company Name will be Last Day of Employment. My decision to leave Current Company Name has been thoroughly thought out and reflects my career goals.

I appreciate all that you have done for me in the past, and hope that we can maintain a cordial, professional relationship in the future.

Sample 3

I want to thank you for all you have done for me here at (Company). It's been a pleasure working with you and representing the company as your (job title).

I have accepted an offer with another firm and have decided to tender my resignation. My last date of employment will be (approximately 2-week notice). This decision has nothing to do with the exceptional opportunity you have provided me here. You and the company have been more than fair with me, and I genuinely appreciate all your support.

I wish (Company) continued success, and I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team. Please feel free to contact me at any time if I can be of further assistance in helping with a smooth transition.

Sample 4

I want to thank you for all you have done for me here at (Company). It's been a pleasure working with you and representing the company as your (job title). I have accepted an offer with another firm and have decided to tender my resignation. My last date of employment will be (approximately 2-week notice). This decision has nothing to do with the exceptional opportunity you have provided me here. You and the company have been more than fair with me, and I genuinely appreciate all your support.

For the past _____years, you have taught me volumes about the real estate business, being a professional and most importantly a good human being. I have learned countless lessons about thinking critically and have had the pleasure of learning a craft not often shared with the generosity and selflessness as you have shown with me. So it is with a heavy heart that I share with you my intentions to resign from service.

While my new employer would like me to begin as soon as possible, I have maintained that I would not leave our clients without a viable solution for the services we currently provide to them.

I am committed to helping ease the transition in any manner possible and will always be grateful for the guidance you have provided me over the years. To have worked side by side with you has been an honor and a privilege.