Handing In Your Notice... What Comes Next?
You’ve landed a new job and now you need to hand in your notice to leave your current role? Here’s some handy tips on how to make the transition as smooth as possible;
Letter of Resignation
It is standard to produce a formal letter of resignation to hand into the appropriate member of staff- usually your manager. This letter should include;
State that this is your letter of resignation and your position and company name
Clearly state the date of your leaving- referencing your contractual notice period
It is nice to thank your employer for the opportunity and refer to the development you have made there
Offer your support in making the transition as easy as possible; for example this could include helping to train a replacement
Reiterate your last working day at the company so everyone is clear and on the same page
If it is appropriate, it is generally considered good practise to tell your boss in person. It is better that they hear it directly from you. It can be an uncomfortable conversation to have but try to keep it positive, even though you are leaving it is best to keep your relationships intact and to preserve the quality of your reference.
You aren’t obligated to give reasons as to why you are leaving your role. For some companies, an exit interview is standard, this will give you the opportunity to share those reasons if you wish to.
Counteroffer
What happens if you hand in your notice and your company offers you more money to stay?
The key thing when you resign is to think through the reasons why you are leaving the company, if you’re offered more money or a different reporting structure, think about why you weren’t offered that beforehand.
When somebody offers you more money or a better job role think about how sustainable is it and who’s interests are they really working in?
Counteroffers are often ‘panic measures’ brought in by management because they don’t want to lose you, they cannot be seen to have somebody leaving their team.
Unfortunately, the underlying problems that made you want to leave in the first place will not change and all the research shows you’ll be back on the market in 3-6 months' time.
Handover
A great thing to make a good last impression is to produce a valuable handover. Depending on whether you get the chance to train your replacement, it can be really helpful for your boss and the person filling your position to have a list of responsibilities and a guide on how to carry them out. Make sure you have worked to tie up your loose ends and communicated your departure with anyone you need to in terms of clients as well as the appropriate contact details for the company in your absence.
A list of your usernames and passwords will also come in handy!
Its really worthwhile to do what you can to leave your company on a good note, you could really need that reference and those connections one day.
We can help guide you through this process and offer advice on your resignation and potential counteroffer.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, please give us a call 01727 899490 or send in your CV to us today info@reddoorrecruitment.co.uk!