Resignation Etiquette
Turn in your resignation with a minimum two-week notice immediately after you’ve signed and submitted the offer letter.The methods that are most professional and appropriate for resignation are:
In-person / Videoconference
Telephone
Resignation best practices
If resignation via email is not the primary method, always follow-up with an email to your current manager and current HR manager restating your resignation.Attach a copy of your formal resignation letter to be put in your file.
Verify any compensations, unpaid vacations, bonuses, benefits, pension plans, 401K, etc. because they are difficult to navigate once you’ve left.
Inform colleagues and clients that you are
resigning from your job.
Depending on your relationships, a simple good-bye in person or email is the most appropriate. Maintaining those relationships is important because one of the individuals may be a future college, client, reference or manager so remember to keep it professional and to exchange contact information.