Sample Resignation Letter

(Date)

(Employer)
(Company Name)
(Address)
(City, State, Zip)

Dear (Employer Name):

This letter is to officially notify you of my intention to leave (Company Name) and to offer my two-week notice, with an expected last day of (day and date).

Although I have grown from my experience here, I have determined that it is in the best interest of my career to pursue an opportunity outside of (Company Name). I am confident that this new position represents the best opportunity for me in the continued pursuit of my long-term career goals. I hope that you will respect my position in this matter and the amount of thought and consideration that has gone into this decision, as it is final. I truly appreciate all that I will take with me as I continue to progress professionally, and will reflect on my experience working for you as being very positive.

My focus now is to complete whatever projects I can and to transfer, as smoothly as possible, any work that will continue after my departure.

Sincerely,
(Your Signature)
(Your First and Last Name)

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