Resignation letter format — short and professional
Post, department and last working day, with no confusion.
To,
The Manager,
[Company Name]
Subject: Resignation from the post of [Your Post]
Respected Sir/Madam,
I hereby resign from my post of [Your Post] in [Department]. My last working day will be [Date], as per the notice period.
I thank you and the team for the support during my time here.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
Template: fill in the [brackets] with your own details.
Why it works this way
- Post, department and last working day, with no confusion.
- Professional thank-you line.
Common mistakes
- Writing complaints in a resignation letter.
- Not stating the last working day.
Should I give a reason? A short reason is enough.
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