Resignation & handover

How you leave is remembered longer than most of what you did there. A short letter, a proper handover, and no speeches — that is the whole job.

Details

Your nameYour job title

Manager's nameCompany

Today's dateNotice period

Last working day Tone One thing you are grateful for Optional

What to leave out. Where you are going, what they pay, why you are unhappy, and anything about a colleague. A resignation letter goes in your file permanently; the conversation with your manager is where the detail belongs — and even there, keep it calm.

Your letter

Edit it directly, then copy or save as PDF.

Check your contract for the notice period before you send this — and if you are on a work visa, check what resigning does to it. This tool does not give legal advice.

Handover checklist

Standard items are pre-filled. Add anything specific to your job.

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Handover note

The document your replacement will actually thank you for.

What you were responsible for Work in progress and where it stands Who to contact for what Things that are not written down anywhere