Before you resign from your job

• Be 100% sure you’re ready to resign. So, is it really time to quit your job? Before resigning, you should think about why you're doing it and if it's the right thing to do. Fill in the Quiz and you will find out if you should quit your job.

Resign from Your Job

The most important rule when resigning a job is to leave on good terms.

• Give the correct notice period. Follow your contractual responsibilities with regard to how much notice you are giving. The amount of time you will continue to work after resigning is usually covered in your employment contract or any union agreement that you fall under.
• Write an official resignation letter. No matter the reason you want to quit your job, you should always be polite and keep it formal. This means that you could write a resignationletter. It is essential that you read all of the links attached; they provide many useful information and templates on which you should base your resignation letter.
• ·Prepare a comprehensive handover. Once you have rendered your resignation and it has been accepted, it’s generally expected that you will prepare a comprehensive handover for your replacement. Make sure that you complete all the aspects of the handover and the exit policy after you tender your resignation. This way, anyone who is required to take over your tasks will be able to do so with relative ease.

There are some mistakes that you should definitely avoid when writing a resignation letter. Exercise 2 will help you learn all the ins and outs of how to write a great resignation letter, in case you need one.