7/19/2023

We placed a candidate recently who was working, but also willing to start the new position with less than a week’s notice.

Hold on we told him.

We know that you’re ready to roll, but there never isn’t a time to do it the right way.

Your personal brand and reputation is always at stake in the world of work.

It’s a great opportunity to leave with a positive, lasting impression.

Here’s a quick resignation checklist.

1. The Actual Resignation

Always give at least 2 weeks of notice

Try to do it F2F

Always provide a resignation letter – best if printed out, concise, and professional

Thank them and ask for the detailed process to follow for the next 2 weeks

2. The 2 Weeks

Do what the managers ask

Hand over 100% of the work, no loose ends

Go above and beyond

Over-communicate

Personally touch and speak with everyone you worked with

Don’t bad mouth the company

Tell them you are not open to counter-offers (many will not heed this warning, but it is perhaps the most important thing to do)

3. The Last Day

Make it clean and get the sign-off to depart

Clean is always the way when breaking up.

63-82 and sunshine.

Make it a great day, everyone!

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