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TERMINATION NOTICE
OBJECTIVE
TO LEAVE ON FRIENDLY TERMS AND LEAVE A GOOD PROFESSIONAL
IMPRESSION.
LEAVING ON BAD TERMS
May bring unpleasant repercussions later.
• May jeopardize chances of good recommendation elsewhere.
• Will probably influence interviewing company when checking
on your references from previous employer.
LEAVING ON GOOD TERMS
• Former employer will be far more willing to provide a good
reference at a later time.
• It's also quite possible that the person who is leaving will
be considered for another and better position with their old firm
sometime in the future. Important to stay on friendly terms with former
co-workers - might be able to help one another - also you might work
together again.
HOW TO LET BOSS KNOW YOU ARE LEAVING
Best, most often, to approach boss on one-to-one basis. Tell him/her
in person the reason for the decision. Then hand him/her a formal
written notification (usually this is best done on a Friday afternoon).
Should be logical, specific reasons for making a change. NEVER slip
a note under a boss's door to inform him/her. Sometimes companies
will have exit interviews with employee.
Important during these meetings to be honest, informative and consistent.
TRAINING IN NEW EMPLOYEE
Important points to keep in mind for person who is leaving their
job and is asked to break in a new employee.
• Keep discussion of office politics to a minimum!
• When identifying co-workers, say who they arc and what they
do. Don't say "This is what I think of that person." OR
"Let me tell you what's been going on."
• Also, it's helpful to jot down key aspects of your job so
you don't overlook any important points.
BASIC RULES - For person's taking leave
of a job.
• Make it clear that you resignation is the result of a firm
offer from another employer and you have made your decision.
• Right up to the last minute on the job, provide cooperative
workmanship and be
professional.
• If you're asked to break in the person who might be succeeding
you, offer as much genuine
assistance as you can.
• Don't breach any confidences you have held.
• Clear up any financial debts you may have and return all company
property you might be holding.
• Two weeks notice is standard procedure. Don't ever give less
than two weeks notice.
• In your new organization don't bad mouth the company you have
left.
• In resigning, see your immediate superior and explain your
move to him/her verbally. Then present him/her with a cordial letter
outlining your reasons for leaving. Add something pleasant like "I've
enjoyed my stay with you." In the same way, acknowledge your
acceptance of your new position, in writing, to your new company,
expressing your pleasure in joining them.
• Don't brag to fellow workers about your new job. It may create
bad feelings with upper management and it may make your colleagues
feel inadequate.
