don’t let your emotions take over

One thing to be mindful about is to not use your resignation letter as a channel to air your grievances. Although the resignation letter lets you open up about the reason for your departure, you should keep it in a professional manner. Try not to be negative and leave any personal feelings or money matters out. Even if you hate your current job or can’t stand the place any second longer, you should never list your complaints or vent your anger in the letter.

A nasty resignation letter speaks volumes about your negative personality traits. Not parting ways amicably could hinder potential job opportunities especially when your future employers or recruiters contact your employers directly for a reference check.

Keep in mind that you would need to maintain a good long-term professional connection with your ex-boss and ex-colleagues. Your ex-boss can prepare a letter of recommendation which will benefit you when finding a new job. As the old saying goes, “Don’t burn bridges because you might have to walk over it one day”.

It’s a small world, and you are bound to run into the same people again, especially if you work in the same industry or live in the same city. Therefore, it is important to resign with grace and be respectful of your colleagues in the process and leave on good terms.

what's your next step after tendering your resignation?

Moving on isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but sometimes you need to do just that to continue your career development and personal growth. By writing your resignation letter, you have already taken the first step. Our specialist recruiters are always on standby to guide you to the next milestone in your career journey.

Discover other possibilities and explore a new job. Browse our job listings and find out the latest roles in the market. Alternatively, tell us what you are looking for and when an opportunity comes by that matches your career needs, you’ll be the first to know.

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