This letter is to notify you Ive decided to resign from my role as [insert job title here].

Please accept this letter as my official notice. Because my contract requires me to give [xx
amount of weeks/months], my last day here would be on the [insert date].
Thank you for the opportunities you have given me during my time here and if theres anything I
can do to make the transition easier, please let me know.

for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last five years. I
have enjoyed working for the agency and appreciate the support provided me during my tenure
with the company.
If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know. Please also let me know the
arrangements for handing back my accountabilities.

In accordance with my contract of employment I am happy to continue to work until _______

Thank you for the opportunities you have provided me during my time with the company. If I can be
of any assistance during this transition, please let me know.

Dear (line manager name - eg., Mr Smith, or first name if

appropriate)
Please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the
position of (your job title and site/department/division as applicable),
with effect from (normally date of the letter or receipt of letter check your contract - if in doubt refer to date of letter).
In accordance with my contract of employment I am happy to
continue to work until (date that your employment ceases according

to notice period, calculated from your stated effective date of

resignation).
(This part is optional:) While I believe that I am moving for good
reasons, I am sorry to leave, and I thank you for your support during
my time with the company, which I have found enjoyable and
fulfilling.
(And if applicable:) Please let me know the arrangements for
handing back equipment, company car, etc, and handing over
outstanding work and responsibilities.

date]
Mr/Mrs/Miss[Managers name]
[Company name and address]
Dear [managers name]

This letter is to notify you Ive decided to resign from my role as [insert job title here].
Please accept this letter as my official notice. Because my contract requires me to give [xx
amount of weeks/months], my last day here would be on the [insert date].
Thank you for the opportunities you have given me during my time here and if theres anything I
can do to make the transition easier, please let me know.
Yours Sincerely,
[Your name]

Employees change jobs all the time and for different reasons. It's a part of life and as such, it's good
to leave your job on a positive note. It can be difficult to do this sometimes, but if you leave on a
positive note, your chances of acquiring future positions is increased.
There are several things to keep in mind when you give a letter of resignation. First, give your
employer plenty of notice to fill your vacancy. The general rule of thumb is to give at least two weeks
notice, more if you can and if you're in a high level position. This allows your employer time to find a
new person, possibly have you train that person, and it's a courtesy to the company and your fellow
co-workers.

Avoid Speaking Negatively

Secondly, always be positive. Think of the positives on the job and any special projects or
achievements that you were involved in. Avoid speaking negatively about anyone in the company to
other employees. Below are twelve popular examples of resignation letters to use as a guide to
writing your resignation letter.

Sample 1 - Polite Resignation Letter

This example is a polite resignation letter that you can produce for any employer.
Todays Date
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Manager Name:
Please accept this letter of resignation from the position of [your title], effective two weeks from
today. My last day at [name of company] will be [date].
If there are any exit procedures that I need to be aware of in terms of technical devices or anything
else, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 2 - Email Resignation Letter

This example is an email resignation letter that you can produce for any employer.

Email Subject Line: Resignation

Dear Manager Name:
It is with deep regret that I give you my formal notice of resignation as [your title] at [company name].
My last working day will be [date].
I have accepted a position with another company that will further my growth and development in my
career. I have enjoyed working at (company name) and will miss my colleagues here, however, this
new position will challenge my growth and further my career.
I appreciate the professional development and growth from [company name], and in particular from
you. Your mentoring support has encouraged me and I hope that we will continue our relationship as
I move forward in my career.
I wish you and [company name] continued growth and success in the future.
Sincerely,
Your name

Sample 3 - Teacher Resignation Letter

This example is a general teacher resignation letter that you can produce for any school.
Todays Date
School Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Principal Name:
I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my position at [school name] and will not be returning
to teach fifth grade this fall. Its been a privilege working with you and representing [school name].
Thank you for the support and the opportunities that you have provided me during my tenure with
[school name].
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 4 - Nurse Resignation Letter

This example is a simple nurse resignation letter that you can produce for any hospital.
Today's Date
Hospital Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Hospital Administrator,
Please accept this as my formal resignation letter from my position as nurse to be effective from
[date]. I have scheduled my resignation from your hospital a month from now, which will allow me
sufficient time to prepare my successor to take over my position.
I wish to thank you and all my colleagues at [Hospital Name]l for all your help, professional courtesy,
and support. I have immensely enjoyed working here as the head nurse for the past six years, and
my experience with this hospital has been greatly rewarding.
You probably already know the reason I am leaving is due to our moving to another state. But I
wanted to state officially that my resignation is in no way to be perceived as my being unhappy or
dissatisfied with the job, its responsibilities, or leadership of [Hospital Name].
I wish you and the rest of the administrative team continued success, and I want to take this
opportunity again to thank you for permitting me to be part of the team.
Sincerely,
Your Name

Sample 5 - Formal Resignation Letter

Use this sample resignation letter when you want to write a formal resignation letter.
Todays Date
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Manager Name:
This is to formally notify you that I am resigning from [Company Name] as [Program Manager].
[Date] will be my last day of employment.

This wasnt an easy decision, because I am grateful for the rewarding employment Ive had with
[company name]. But after long hours of consideration, my decision is now final and I have
accepted a position with another company.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Free Resignation Letters

Sample 6 - Dental Assistant Resignation Letter

Use this sample when you want to write a dental assistant resignation letter.
Todays Date
Dental Practice Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Manager Name:

I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position with [dental practice name], effective
[date].
Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided
me over the years. I have enjoyed working for the practice and appreciate the support provided me
during my tenure with the practice.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 7 - Receptionist Resignation Letter

This example is a simple receptionist resignation letter that you can produce for any company.
Todays Date
Manager Name
Manager Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
Please accept this as my formal resignation letter from my position as receptionist to be effective
from [date]. I have scheduled my resignation from your company a month from now, which will allow
me sufficient time to complete my ongoing work and prepare my successor to take over my position.
I have been offered a position as [Job Title], a position which I feel will give me a better chance to
further my career.
I sincerely extend my heartfelt thanks to you and the company. My time here was an incredible
experience for me and I truly appreciate all that I learnt working here for the past three years.
I wish the company continued success. Please feel free to contact me should the need ever arise.
Yours respectfully,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 8 - Relocation Resignation Letter

This example is a simple relocation resignation letter that you can produce for any company.
Todays Date

Manager Name
Manager Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
This resignation letter is to inform you my last day at [company name] will be [date], two weeks from
today. I will be relocating to Baltimore, MD to pursue a new career.
I appreciate the professional development and growth from [company name], and in particular from
you. Your mentoring support has encouraged me and I hope that we will continue our relationship as
I move forward in my new career.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 9 - Sickness Resignation Letter

Use this sample resignation letter when leaving due to sickness
Todays Date
Manager Name
Manager Title
Company Name
Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:
I have decided to tender my resignation. My last day will be [date].
As you know, I have been very sick for some time now and as a consequence, feel that I am unable
to work for [company name] no longer.
This was not a easy decision and took many hours of consideration. However, please be assured
that I will do all I can to assist in the uneventful transfer of my duties before leaving.
I wish you and [company name] continued growth and success in the future.
Sincerely,

Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 10 - Professor Resignation Letter

This example is a simple professor resignation letter that you can produce for any university.
Todays Date
Dean Mary Decker
Jersey University
Address
City, State, Zip
Dear Dean Decker:
This letter is to announce my resignation as college professor at this university.
Although I have spent much of my teaching career at this college, it has come time to move on. With
so many universities in the area, I feel stifled teaching only at this institution. Curriculums and degree
majors offered at different universities will allow a professor to become a better, well rounded
educator.
I appreciate the opportunity that you have given me but this is my resignation effective at the end of
the month. Please accept my resignation letter and my most sincere gratitude.
Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 11 - Immediate Resignation Letter

Use this sample resignation letter when you want to write an immediate resignation letter.
Todays Date

Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Manager Name:
This is to formally notify you that I am resigning from [Company Name] as [Job Title] effective

immediately.

This wasnt an easy decision, because I am grateful for the rewarding employment Ive had with
[company name]. But after long hours of consideration, my decision is now final and I have
accepted a position with another company.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.

Sincerely,
Your signature
Your typed name

Sample 12 - Medical Assistant Resignation Letter

Use this sample when you want to write a medical assistant resignation letter.
Todays Date
Medical Center Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Manager Name:
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position with [medical center name], effective
[date].
Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided
me over the years. I have enjoyed working for the practice and appreciate the support provided me
during my tenure with the center.

Sincerely,

Your signature
Your typed name