Resignation Letter for a New Job
A gracious resignation letter for when you have accepted a new position.
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Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my role as {{Position}} at {{Company}}, effective {{LastDay}}. I have accepted a new position elsewhere that aligns with my career plans.
I am thankful for the experience I gained at {{Company}} and for your guidance. I will work with you to complete a clean handover and finish my key responsibilities before my last day.
Sincerely,
{{Name}}Replace every {{placeholder}} in the letter with your own details before sending.
When to use this version
When you have accepted another offer. Stay gracious; you may cross paths again.
Do
- Confirm your last day
- Thank your manager
- Offer a clean handover
Don’t
- Do not brag about the new role
- Do not name the new employer unless asked
- Do not badmouth the current one