Resignation Letter Templates: How To Write & Examples

3 Examples of Resignation Letter Templates

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Simple Resignation Letter Template

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Dear [reader name],

I am writing to inform you that I am resigning from my position at [company] as [position].

It has been a pleasure to work with the team at [company]. The opportunity to collaborate on exciting new projects was a great experience and I am grateful for the time that I had here.

I will be leaving my position on [date of resignation], and would be happy to assist with the transition process, should you need me to do so.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and remain your loyal customer.

More: Use this free template to create your simple resignation letter in seconds

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Two Week Notice Resignation Letter

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Dear [reader name],

It has been an absolute pleasure working at [company name] and I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so.

I am writing this letter to inform you that I will be resigning from my position as [position] in two weeks. My last day will be on [date].

I know that this may come as a surprise, but I have decided that it is time for a change. My decision is not based on anything negative about your business or its culture; rather, it is simply time for me to move on. I wish everyone at [company] all the best in the future and hope that my colleagues remain friends in the years ahead.

If there is anything else I can do before my departure, please feel free to let me know.

More: Use this free template to create your two week notice resignation letter in seconds

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Resignation Letter For Better Opportunity Template

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Dear [name],

It has been a pleasure to work with you at [company] for the past [length of time]. I am writing to inform you that I am resigning from my position as [position] effective [date]. This decision was not made lightly, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked here.

I am parting ways in order to accept a position with another company that is more aligned with my career interests and has more opportunities for professional growth. It is an exciting opportunity that I look forward to exploring.

I will be available until [date], which should give you ample time to find a suitable replacement. If there is anything else that I can do during this transition period, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you again for your support over the years, it has been an honor working here.

More: Use this free template to create your better opportunity resignation letter in seconds

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How to use Copy AI’s resignation letter templates

Log in with your email, and you’ll see the resignation letter template interface. Next, you’ll want to enter the main points you want to include in your letter of resignation. 

Copy.ai will offer a standardized template which you can view below, but be sure to enter any personal details that you’d like to include. You can also choose the tone of your letter (friendly, professional, empathetic, etc.). For this letter, you’re probably going to want to choose “professional.”

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This template, without any additional input, will produce a letter of resignation that looks something like this:

This is a perfectly fine, simple resignation letter, but consider personalizing your resignation letter template by adding more details. You can add directly to the resignation letter template or paste ideas or full sentences into the text box to have the tool generate the letter for you (as shown in the highlighted text below).

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This additional text, for example, would result in a professional resignation letter that looks something like this:

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These personal touches can make all of the difference in maintaining a strong relationship with your previous employer. That may not seem important now that you have a new opportunity, but trust us—maintaining a positive professional reputation is always important. You never know when you might need a recommendation or introduction, so leave your previous job on the best note possible.