23. January 2008 | Show Originial
200GREAT is in full swing. Resolutions are being kept (for now), bank accounts are being restocked, and your new job is just around the corner. Hopefully you gained some great insight into preparing for a job search and executing it from our Holiday 5 Series, which focused on helping you polish your resume, focusing your search, and, of course, what to wear on interviews and in the work place. Chances are that you may have a position you have to leave for your new one after you've put all that good advice to use. So how do you go about it diplomatically, without burning your bridges? After all, networking is key.
Your first step would be to write a succint exit letter to your supervisor, indicating your departure from the organization, and your projected date of departure. This is usually better known as your two week's notice. Why two weeks? You've been a valuable part to the company, and you'll need to be replaced.
Here's a sample letter to get you started.
Henry Jones
2345 Any Street Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.555.1234
February 16, 2007
Mr. Frank Jones
ABC Company
6789 Springfield Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23523
Dear Mr. Jones,
The purpose of this letter is to give you my resignation as Assistant Store Supervisor. I have accepted the position of Store Manager with the High Tech Market, and my last day of work at ABC Company will be Friday, March 2, 2008.
I have gained valuable experience while working at ABC Company, and appreciate the opportunity to grow in the retail management field.
Sincerely,
Henry Jones
It's important to be polite in your notice, and not to include negative comments. Should you have any negative comments, request an exit interview with your HR Department. This will give you the opportunity to voice any concerns about business practices, pay, and other issues that may have led to your departure and decision to find another job.
It's best not to accept counteroffers should your current employer offer it. You've already made the decision to accept another position, and once you've given your two week's notice, your loyalty could be in question.
Hopefully this will help you enter into your new position under the best circumstances possible, and you'll retain a great resource with your old company in the process.
Stay tuned for part 2 in our New Year, New Job! series next week.
Your first step would be to write a succint exit letter to your supervisor, indicating your departure from the organization, and your projected date of departure. This is usually better known as your two week's notice. Why two weeks? You've been a valuable part to the company, and you'll need to be replaced.
Here's a sample letter to get you started.
Henry Jones
2345 Any Street Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
757.555.1234
February 16, 2007
Mr. Frank Jones
ABC Company
6789 Springfield Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23523
Dear Mr. Jones,
The purpose of this letter is to give you my resignation as Assistant Store Supervisor. I have accepted the position of Store Manager with the High Tech Market, and my last day of work at ABC Company will be Friday, March 2, 2008.
I have gained valuable experience while working at ABC Company, and appreciate the opportunity to grow in the retail management field.
Sincerely,
Henry Jones
It's important to be polite in your notice, and not to include negative comments. Should you have any negative comments, request an exit interview with your HR Department. This will give you the opportunity to voice any concerns about business practices, pay, and other issues that may have led to your departure and decision to find another job.
It's best not to accept counteroffers should your current employer offer it. You've already made the decision to accept another position, and once you've given your two week's notice, your loyalty could be in question.
Hopefully this will help you enter into your new position under the best circumstances possible, and you'll retain a great resource with your old company in the process.
Stay tuned for part 2 in our New Year, New Job! series next week.