Resignation or quitting a job is a cause for termination of employment contract by which the employee unilaterally decides to terminate the employment relationship with the employer. The concept of “job for life” is a history. Employee mobility is a fact and is an important part of an employee’s career. So, be prepared for it. Here are some tips on how to say it quits with your current employer and how to do it gracefully.

If you want to give up your current job, one of the tools you should keep in mind is the resignation letter to the HR or manpower division of your company. Ideally, the letter is one page letter, short and concise, that should include the following:

1. Mention of the waiver and reasons for it. Along with his intention to resign, you should explain why it goes. It may be a change of residence to another city because the new job is more suited to your preferences or career goals, etc.
2. It is imperative to report the date you will stop working on. Usually there is a notification period included in your contract of employment; you should announce your resignation before this period. Just in case there is no such period in your contract, we recommend that you announce the resignation to work at least two weeks in advance. This will allow you to complete any pending work and hand over your job to your replacement.
3. While drafting the letter of resignation to work, do not forget to thank your boss for allowing you to work in that organization. It is desirable to maintain good relations with your boss; remember you may also request him a letter of recommendation for further job searches.

In addition to this, we also recommend that when you join your new job, intimate it to your former boss and colleagues as well and keep in touch with them. In this world so intertwined, you never know who you can meet again and in what circumstances.

Quitting a job does not have to be a traumatic experience or something unpleasant. Just be prepared and complete the formality involved; and of course, do it wisely and sensibly.