So you are all set to send out your
resignation letter today.
Monster has four key advices for
you to make a graceful exit without upsetting anyone at your current
organization:
1) Be candid and don't make lame excuses:
Your resignation letter must justify your
reasons to resign. Many people tend to cook up stories which neither work nor
are advisable. Whether you're quitting for a healthier work culture, better pay
package or to get rid of a crazy boss, are honest while drafting your
resignation. Your boss is sharp enough to smell the fish. You may create
hurdles for yourself by lying. So, don’t even try it!
2) Serve a proper notice period
Always serve a proper notice period as stated
in your 'contract of employment' or in the Company's handbook. Where there is
no notice period required, offer yourself as an available resource for at least
2 weeks to help your replacement learn the work. However if your profile
includes managing the company's sensitive data, your employer may ask you to
leave the very day you resign. Don't consider it rude but a necessary step on
the company's part to avoid security breaches.
Most people in fervor to join a new work
place try to skip the notice period, thereby calling troubles for themselves.
Never shirk the fact that your next company will definitely conduct a
background check on you. So, spoiling relations with your current employer on
an account of working for a few extra days is not recommended at all!
3) Treat Your Human Resource (HR) Executive as
Your Friend.
You may have several queries related to
outstanding payments, commissions, full and final settlement etc. Don’t expect
immediate answers from HRs. The HR department is one of the busiest
verticals as they are required to make the most out of limited resources and
that too on time.
4) Leave on a happy note!
Take time to bid goodbye to all your
colleagues in the company. Shake hands, smile, and thank you all especially
your seniors. Praise them for all the support they have extended to you during
your tenure. Ask them to stay in touch as they may turn out to be helpful
resources for your personal as well as professional growth in future. Remember,
the bottom line of quitting well is graciousness.