Free sample resignation letters

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Resignation letters are official documents to management confirming you are leaving the company. They should be polite, brief and succinct.

Resignation letters come in different styles and form depending on your circumstances. If you have not been in a position for very long, you might opt for a basic resignation letter. If you are moving to a new town, a relocation resignation letter can provide the explanation for your resignation. If you work for a large organisation that requires you to send a copy to the HR department, a more formal resignation letter may be more appropriate.

To write a very personalised resignation letter, you can use any of the samples provided and add your own message. Make sure you proofread your resignation letter as carefully as you would a resume or cover letter.

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General resignation letters

Sample resignation letter template

Basic resignation letter

Formal resignation letter

Appreciative resignation letter

Detailed appreciative resignation letter

Personalised resignation letter

Detailed and personalised resignation letter

Regret leaving resignation letter

Casual resignation letter

Retail resignation letter
 

Resignation letters with a specific reason

Career change resignation letter

Leave of absence due to illness letter

Leave of absence due to illness in the family letter

Leave of absence for sabbatical letter

Maternity leave letter

Relocation resignation letter

Resignation letter due to pregnancy

Resignation letter due to study

Resignation letter due to travel

Retirement letter

Less than ideal circumstances resignation letter

Change of mind letters

Resignation retraction letter

Thank you letters

Thank you letter to colleagues

Thank you letter to employer

Thank you letter to retiree – from employer