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  • Leave your Job in Style - Tips for exiting gracefully
  • You should put as much thought into leaving a job as you would in trying to land a new job. By maintaining diplomacy and professionalism, you'll exit in style preserving a positive employment record and strong relationships with your former coworkers. Here are some valuable strategies to consider when giving notice:
  • 1. PUT IT IN WRITING - My Dundee Jobs
  • Once you know you'll be leaving a position, craft a formal letter stating your plans to resign, including your final day of work. Two weeks notice is standard, but as a gesture of goodwill, you could offer to stay on longer. Keep the length of the note short and the tone professional, being tactful about reasons for leaving and expressing appreciation for the positive experiences at the company. Schedule a face-to-face meeting with your boss and bring the letter as confirmation of your intended departure. Copies should also be given to human resources. That way, there will be written documentation of your notice and final day of work on file.
  • 2. DON'T OVER-EXPLAIN - My Dundee Jobs
  • There's no need to go into detail when discussing your departure. Just reiterate that you're ready to pursue new challenges and that you're thankful for the experience you've had with your current employer. Keep it short and to the point.
  • 3. CHECK EMOTIONS AT THE DOOR - My Dundee Jobs
  • Remember that a poorly handled departure could come back and haunt you. The people you work with represent part of your network and may provide a reference or job lead in the future. They might even invite you back. During your final days, be tactful - don't badmouth your superior and make sure to treat your colleagues with respect and decency since they'll be staying on after you leave.
  • 4. LEAVE TIME TO TRANSITION - My Dundee Jobs
  • Offer to complete assignments or develop solutions as to how your projects could be completed once you're gone. Before you leave, provide detailed reports about unfinished assignments and their status. You can also offer to help hire your replacement and train that person. Be sure to work responsibly through to your final day don't disappear, take long breaks or stop working just because there is an end in sight.
  • 5. PARTICIPATE IN AN EXIT INTERVIEW - My Dundee Jobs
  • While you can be honest to a certain extent about why you're leaving during an exit interview, avoid personal attacks and venting anger. Instead, use this as your opportunity to offer positive and constructive feedback.
  • 6. HANDLE COUNTER-OFFERS WITH CARE - My Dundee Jobs
  • In some situations, an employer may provide a counteroffer. It's best to graciously decline the offer and keep your focus on the new job. It's unlikely that your reasons for leaving can be resolved by more money or a new title with your current employer.
  • 7. PLAN TO FOLLOW-UP
  • Request a letter of recommendation from your current employer. This serves to turn a potentially negative situation into a positive situation.
  • 8. PREPARE FOR YOUR FINAL DEPARTURE - My Dundee Jobs
  • Make sure you distribute all your new contact information before leaving. Thank your supervisor again for the experience, and then say goodbye.

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