Resignation Letter
Create a professional resignation letter that preserves bridges.
Prompt template
Write a professional resignation letter for the following situation: **Details:** - Current employer: [COMPANY] - Current position: [POSITION] - Notice period: [PERIOD, e.g., 2 weeks/1 month] - Desired last day: [DATE] - Reason for resignation: [REASON — will be discreetly worded] - Relationship with employer: [good/neutral/strained] **The letter should:** 1. **Clear and legally sound:** Unambiguous resignation statement with date 2. **Professional:** Thanks for the collaboration and experiences 3. **Constructive:** Offer for orderly handover 4. **Preserve bridges:** Positive tone, no criticism 5. **Formally correct:** Proper salutation, location, date, signature field **Important:** - Reason for resignation is NOT explicitly stated - Request written confirmation of the last day - Reference to outstanding reference letter - Clarification of remaining vacation and overtime Create both a formal and a slightly more personal variant.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [COMPANY][POSITION][PERIOD, e.g., 2 weeks/1 month][DATE][REASON — will be discreetly worded][good/neutral/strained]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Check your notice period in your employment contract
- Keep the letter short and factual
- Ask for a version with and without words of thanks
- Request tips for handover documentation
Suitable open models
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