Advice on how to leave your job without burning any bridges behind you…
Even the best of job opportunities have their downside, and the decision to change jobs should never be made lightly. Once the decision has been made, however, it should be firm and final because reversing it could be a costly career mistake.
Here are a few tips on resigning from your job without burning any bridges behind you:
- Submit your resignation in writing. Keep it brief and include an expression of thanks for the professional association you have enjoyed and a final date of employment.
- Be cooperative and express your willingness to help during the transition period prior to your last day of work.
- Handle the resignation meeting in a courteous and professional manner. The kind of character reference the company will give you in the future will be strongly influenced by the impression you left behind when you resigned.
- Remember that co-workers will be curious about why you are leaving. Whether they corner you at work or call you at home, tell them exactly what you told the company.
- Do not underestimate the importance of your performance during your last two weeks. Give it your very best effort right up until the last minute you're there.
- Remain calm, courteous and in control at all times.
