When attempting to draft your notice letter it’s better to stick with a template that covers the formal sides and leave the personal and sentimental sides to a personal conversation.

Here are two versions of a classic resignation letter you can use in almost any resignition situation:

version #1

Resignation Letter Template 

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Dear Mr. Smith,

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation as [insert position] from XYZ company. My last day of work will be [insert date here], two weeks from today. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I appreciate the opportunity to work in this position.

If there’s anything I can do to make the transitional period easier, please let me know.

Sincerely,

[Your name and title]

”

Resignation Letter Template , version #2

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Dear Mr. Smith,

I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from [company], effective [date]. I understand that transitioning a new person to the role of [position] will take some time and I would like to provide as much notice as possible.

During my time at the company, I have learned a lot and became a better proffessional. Thank you for all of your support during my employment.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the projects I have been working on. I’ll be happy to assist in any way I can with the transition process.

I wish you and the company all the best for your continued success.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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