INTERVIEW RESOURCE GUIDE

Navigating the resignation process can be difficult and stressful, even when you’re eager to leave your current position. However, there are 3 steps you can take to minimize that worry and confidently handle your resignation.

 
 

3 Steps for a Success Resignation

 

Step 1: Submit a Resignation Letter

A written resignation letter is one of the most professional ways to handle the process. It can also help reduce stress by allowing you to express your thoughts in a written vs. verbal format. Your letter becomes part of your personnel file, so be sure it is courteous, positive, and decisive, leaving no room for counteroffer discussions.

 

Please take a look at the example below for guidance:

 

 
 

Step 2: Give a Professional Notice

While not legally required for most at-will employment, maintaining positive relationships is important. You never know when these connections might resurface in your professional life! We recommend giving a two-week notice to tie up loose ends and allow the company to plan for your replacement. Certain circumstances, like workplace harassment or safety concerns, may affect your notice period. Consult contracts, policies, or legal advice to understand the potential impact of not providing notice.

 
 

Step 3: Consult With Your Ambrion Recruiter

A quick call or video meeting will prove beneficial in alleviating some of the stress associated with this process and ensure that everything is handled with the utmost professionalism.

 
 
 

The Dangers of Accepting a Counteroffer

 

Consider These Perspectives

Counteroffers are employer responses that tempt employees to stay after resigning. They often complicate the process, so consider these perspectives before making a final decision.

 

 
 

Final Thoughts

Well-managed companies don’t initiate or engage in counteroffer discussions. They establish fair and equitable practices and policies upfront, promoting professionalism for both parties during the resignation process. If your current employer does initiate a counteroffer, you must maintain a clear and decisive approach.

 

A few more dollars and empty promises are not worth the potential long-term consequences of accepting a counteroffer. Prioritize your original decision and career goals so you don’t potentially miss out on the opportunity that made you want to quit in the first place.