This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Please accept this letter as formal notification of my intention to resign from my position as job title with company name. My final day will be date of last day as per my notice period. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to have worked in the position for the past time in employment.
Start with a proper greeting: Address your resignation letter to your immediate supervisor or manager. Use their name and formal title, such as “Dear Mr. Smith” or “Dear Dr. Johnson.” State your intention to resign: Clearly state in the opening paragraph that you are resigning from your position.
Thank the company for giving you the opportunities that they did and remain formal in the way you end the letter. If you named your line manager in your greeting, sign off with “Yours sincerely”. If you wrote it to The HR Department, sign it “Yours faithfully” or “Kind regards”.
Dear Supervisor's Name, Please accept this letter as formal notification of my resignation from my position as Job Title at Company Name. My last day of work will be Date. I have enjoyed working with the team at Company Name and appreciate the opportunities provided during my time here.
Close: Use a kind but formal signoff, such as "Sincerely" or "Yours Sincerely." Signature: End with your handwritten signature followed by your typed name. If this is an email, simply include your typed name, followed by your contact information.
How to Write a Resignation Letter Date, Name, and Contact Details. Like every formal letter, your resignation letter should start with the date. Recipient's Name and Organisational Position. Subject Line. State Intention. Outline Dates. Show Gratitude. Express your Willingness to Help in the Handover. Sign Off Appropriately.
A simple resignation letter should include the date, your contact info, note of address, a notice of resignation, an expression of gratitude, a note about the transition and a closing and signature.
While an email resignation without a signature is legally acceptable, it is still best practice for employees to ensure that their resignation letter is clear, polite, and ideally includes a digital or scanned signature.
No, you do not have to sign it, and they cannot force you to do so. They will simply note your refusal to sign the document and file it away.