So you’ve managed to
secure yourself a new role, but dreading telling your current employer that you
are resigning. This is, for some, a great opportunity to tell your boss “where
to stick it” but for others, it can be a nerve-wracking process that can drag
on longer than needed.
Make the Correct Decision
Firstly, make sure that
your new job offer is the correct decision for you. Make a list of the reasons
you wanted to look elsewhere in the first place and ask the question “have I
explored all possible routes with my current firm”. Ultimately, you have to do
what is right for you and your family.
Preparing to Resign
If you’re completely happy
about your decision to move on, you will need to be prepared and act with
professionalism. Make sure you have your job offer ‘set in stone’, and in
writing, from the new employer and that you’re happy with the offer details which
has been agreed.
Check your existing contract
and make sure that you know the contractual facts on your notice period.
Finally prepare your explanation for wanting to move on so you can anticipate
any relevant questions.
Think of the Future
The sales industry is a
small world, and as much as you may be one of those candidates who can’t wait
to tell your boss you’re resigning, it is imperative you do it in a
professional manner. You may not have been treated fairly, or just didn’t see ‘eye
to eye’, but be ‘the bigger person’ and leave with your head held high.
Meeting With Your Manager
Choose a quiet and
convenient time to meet with your manager and explain your reasons for wanting
to move on. Mention the positives of your time within their employment as your
employer may well be an important reference point for you later down your
career. Give them a notice of your meeting request, prepare your letter of
resignation and detail how you are prepared to offer a smooth handover during
your notice period.
Submitting a Resignation Letter
This is a great
opportunity to note your reasons for leaving but in a controlled manner. Be
sure to include your name, date, the person that it’s addressed to, notice of
termination of employment and your signature. Keep it positive as this is the
last reflection, on their personnel record, of you as a person.
Counter Offer
Be prepared for a ‘counter
offer’. If you’re not wholly unhappy and
your decision to leave was solely based upon money, then this could be an ideal
scenario. However, once your employer
knows you were looking to leave, it could have implications in the future, and
you may have rejected an opportunity that you will later regret. Refer to your
notes on why you have chosen to resign in the first place to ensure that you
have the ‘peace of mind’ that you’ve taken to the right decision and have the
steely nerve to reject any counter offers.
If you follow these
basic steps of resignation, you should leave on a positive note and stand a
strong chance of a good reference for future employment whilst maintaining a
professional reputation. You may bump into colleagues later down the line so
you don’t want to burn any bridges.
For more information,
including videos on how to resign visit: http://www.aaronwallis.co.uk/resigning-and-starting-new-job.aspx
Written by Liam Oakes
Liam is the Sales
Recruitment Manager at Aaron Wallis and has been with the company for 5 years
after having a career with the RAF; Liam has helped hundreds of Sales
Professionals secure a new Sales role and ensures that Aaron Wallis runs
smoothly.
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