The details of your departure

Resignation letters' main purpose is to formalize your departure from an organization. Most choose to give their letters at least two weeks before they intend to leave a position. While you can include your thank you's and express your sadness to leave in your letter, ensure you also give the details of your departure so your employer can record the information and prepare for you to leave.

What you valued about your role

To make your letter appear heartfelt, tell your employer what you loved about your position and why you're sad to go. This can help reassure them you valued your position within the company and hope to maintain a positive relationship with them in the future. By expression what you liked about your role, you can help them understand your sincere sadness for leaving.Related: Formatting a Resignation Letter: Tips and Examples

Your hopes for the future

Maintaining …

1. Address your letter

Start by addressing your letter to your supervisor specifically. If you want to write a letter to the rest of your team, you can write a supplemental document that isn't your formal resignation letter. The letter you write for your supervisor is part of your official employee record, so you might want to choose another way to express other appreciations or sadness to the rest of your team.Related: How To Write a Simple Resignation Letter: Tips and Examples

2. Explain why you're writing

At the opening of your letter, explain that you're resigning from your position. Be sure to state explicitly when your last day of employment is so your employer can start formalizing plans for your departure. If you're comfortable explaining why you're leaving, you can include that here too.

3. Give information about your preparation to leave

Include any other logistical information you need your employer to know, like the status of certain projects, your intent to return company equipment or the l…

Here's a template that can help you write a resignation letter of your own:[Your name]

[Your title][Today's date]Dear [Supervisor name],I'm writing this letter to formally announce my resignation from my role at [company]. My last day is [date].[Your message of appreciation, sadness or reason for leaving.][List additional details about your departure.][Talk about your desire to keep in contact, if you wish to do so.]Thank you again for the opportunity,[Name]