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Resigning In Style
When leaving your current employer, it's tempting, regardless of the reason for your resignation, to tell your boss and your co-workers what you really thought of the last candidate for a promotion or the colleague who constantly stole clipboards from the office supplies cupboard. Resist that urge. A classy departure is one of the greatest advantages you'll have when it comes to any positions you hold in the future. Even if you've already landed your next job, it might not be your last. Final impressions can be just as important as first impressions, and with some simple precautions, you can be sure that your current employer will happily provide you with a reference later.
1. Notify your boss first.
It's natural that you'll discuss your decision with a close colleague, but a supervisor won't appreciate learning about your departure secondhand. The first step to a pleasant transition is making your departure as seamless as possible for everyone involved. Your boss will probably have to replace you-give him ample time to do so. Two weeks is standard, but a month or more for a job that requires a specific skill set will definitely paint you as a courteous individual. Keep your conversation professional, even if your boss does not. You're not required to provide reasons for leaving, but if you have a good relationship with your supervisor, it might make the time go more smoothly, and matter when it comes to future recommendations.
2. Dealing with questions at the office.
Although you probably won't depend on them for references, it is just as important to maintain a professional attitude when it comes to telling your colleagues about your resignation. Word travels fast in any office, and if you criticize the boss or co-workers, everyone will know it before you can even set foot outside the door. If you want to keep in touch, give them your contact information. When informing staff that you supervise, tell them as a group, and thank them for their contributions to the workplace.
3. The Resignation Letter
Like your conversation with your boss, it's not necessary, nor is it encouraged, that you state the reasons for your resignation. Stick to the facts; your employee number, name, dates of employment, when you plan to leave, and what your duties were. If you have positive things to say about your boss or the company, this is the place to do it.
4. Counteroffers and Exit Interviews
If you're offered a promotion or a salary increase, conduct your negotiations with a great deal of thought. Avoid mentioning to colleagues that you were given anything to encourage you to stay with the company; again, this is the sort of information that will find its way to the ears of everyone, including management. Do not ask or hint that you are willing to negotiate; offers should be left up to your employer.
In the exit interview, avoid personal comments or critiques of the company in general, especially if they are not balanced by equal praise. Be honest, but phrase even your negative comments in such a way that your boss will not be motivated to give you a terrible reference the next time a potential employer calls him to dig up dirt on you.
And remember to thank your current employer for the experience you needed to move on to better things.
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