Rules in Resigning

If you have wanted to switch jobs but still haven’t done so, you need not only to submit a resignation letter. It takes much more than that to leave a company. First, you have to talk with your employer. Second, you need to make sure everything is in the right order when you step out of the door. So before you resign, make sure you’re properly prepared. Here are some tips.

• Honor your contract. Check the number of days you have to render before you leave. Some companies require only two weeks, while some ask for a full month. When you resign, try to make sure that your employment in your new company will not start until you finish your required number of days in your current employer. This will not only save you from financial and legal consequences, but it will also ensure that you don’t leave the company with a tainted reputation. Even though you are transferring from a sales job to amarketing job, your reputation in your previous employer is still as valuable as when you are taking a move within your current industry.

• Do not give more than a month’s notice. Don’t let your boss know that you are leaving way before it happens. This may be detrimental to your productivity, your relationships in the company, and your relationship with your boss. You don’t want everybody to be anxious about your departure. Also, some bosses facilitate transition only on the last week of the employee, and prior to that dump a lot of work on them.

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