How to Resign

We at Morgan McKinley will work with you every step of the way to getting a new job. This includes advising you on the best way to exit your current job (if you are leaving one job to start another).
 
You may decide to leave a job for any number of reasons; you may be looking to move on in your career, want to work for a new employer, change location, or your position may have become untenable because of personal or professional complications. No matter what your reason for wanting to leave, it's vital that you're committed to your decision and certain that resigning is the right choice for you.

Regardless of your motivation, the best first step you can take is to talk to a Morgan McKinley consultant. Our specialist experts can offer all the advice and help you need.

Your Resignation Pathway

Once you have decided that resigning from your job is the best course of action, it's important that you inform your employer as soon as possible. Do this by setting up a meeting so that you can tender your resignation in person. Choose a mutually convenient time and a quiet office, where you won't be disturbed. Explain to your boss that you plan to resign – you can give away as much or as little information about your reasons as you feel appropriate at this stage.

• Expect your boss to be concerned and to take an interest in why you want to resign, so be confident of your reasons and willing to answer a few conversational questions.
• Maintain your composure and transparent communication; avoid becoming defensive even if your boss becomes so.
• Leave the meeting on a positive note – agree on a wind-down plan, which may include a hand-over.
• Inform your boss of a preferred leaving date, but stick to company notice policy, unless extraneous circumstances are prohibitive.
• Submit an official resignation letter, and thank your boss for their support and the opportunity to work for the company.
• Remaining positive and professional will leave good communication channels open, even after you've left. You never know when your paths may cross again.

Things to Remember

• Reference your contract or speak to HR personnel to find out company notice policy.
• Return all company property.
• Attempt, where possible, to complete any work projects before leaving.
• Find out about salary and holiday payments and what's owed to you.

Leaving your Job the Right Way

• It's important when resigning to do so in a professional manner. Your Morgan McKinley consultant can advise on the best way to achieve this. An unprofessional resignation could lead to a bad reference or recrimination.
• Never assume that because you are resigning you don't need to behave with the same level of professionalism you did when you intended to stay – you never know when you may be required to work with an individual or company in the future.
• Before resigning make sure that you have fully considered your options and that resigning is the right course of action for you, both professionally and personally.
• If you need advice about how to resign or help writing a resignation letter, contact Morgan McKinley's recruitment specialists today.