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Photo: Katie Kerpel / The Balance If you have decided to resign from your job, it is customary to provide your employer with two weeks' notice. Whatever your reason for leaving, two weeks gives an employer enough time to come up with plans to cover your absence. For example, an employer might need time to hire someone to fill the position or need time to reassign your tasks to other employees. When to Give Two Weeks' NoticeIn some circumstances, you may not be able to provide two weeks' notice or even any notice at all. In others, your employer may not want you to stay for the notice period. Most, however, will appreciate you staying on for a couple of weeks to help with the transition. This can be beneficial to you as well, offering you the opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism and to leave the job on a positive note. Read below for tips on how to write a resignation letter in which you provide your employer with two weeks' notice. Then read sample resignation letters and a sample resignation email. Use these samples as templates for your own resignation letter. Tips for Writing a Resignation Letter With Two Weeks' Notice
Sample Resignation Letters and EmailsResignation Letter TemplateThis is a resignation letter example with two weeks' notice. Download the resignation letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word) or see below for more examples. The Balance Resignation Letter SamplesTwo Weeks Notice Resignation Letter Sample #1Karina Abara April 15, 2022 Jonas
Killington Dear Mr. Killington, I am writing to announce my resignation from ABC Company, effective two weeks from this date. My last day will be April 29, 2022. This was not an easy decision to make. The past ten years have been very rewarding. I've enjoyed working for you and managing a very successful team dedicated to a quality product delivered on Thank you for the opportunities for growth that you have provided me. I wish you and the company all the best. If I can be of any help during the transition, please don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Signature (hard copy letter) Karina Abara Two Weeks Notice Resignation Letter Sample #2Miles
McLaughlin August 12, 2022 Jana Jones Dear Ms. Jones, I am writing to notify you of my resignation from my position as analyst at Company Name. My last day will be August 26, 2022. Please let me know how I can be of service during my final two weeks at the company. I am more than happy to train an incoming employee, or assist with the transition in any other way. Thank you for all of the professional opportunities you have provided me over the past three years. I wish you and the company all the best. Regards, Signature (hard copy letter) Miles McLaughlin Resignation Email SampleTwo Weeks Notice Resignation Email SampleSubject: Resignation – Carey Nyguen Dear Mr. Kimball, Please accept this as my formal notice of resignation from XYZ Company. My last day will be September 14, 2022, two weeks from today. I appreciate your support during my tenure here, and I take with me the valuable experiences I have gained over the last six years. It has been a pleasure working with you and the team. Please let me know how I can help during this transition. I wish you all the best as the company continues to grow. Best regards, Carey Nyguen More Resignation Letter ExamplesReview more examples of the best resignation letters and email messages for a variety of circumstances. There are templates and samples that will work for whenever you need to quit a job. The Balance uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. What do you say when giving notice?What to Say When You Quit Your Job. A Thank You for the Opportunity. ... . An Explanation of Why You Are Leaving. ... . An Offer to Help With the Transition. ... . Appropriate Notice. ... . The Date You Are Leaving. ... . Have a plan for the following outcomes, and you won't be caught off guard:. Be Prepared to Leave—Now.. Is it 2 week's notice or 2 weeks notice?It's conventionally written two weeks' notice (no hyphen, apostrophe S), although some style guides may accept two weeks notice (no apostrophe). Two-week notice (with hyphen) is also acceptable.
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