How to resign the right way – why it’s important.
If the time has come to resign, you may be nervous, worried, excited. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions. Resigning from a role can be daunting, but if you’re prepared with your next steps, this should be an exciting time. A new adventure is on the horizon.
Before you take that next step, it’s important to consider how you’ll resign. Regardless of the reasons behind your resignation – keep it professional. After all, you never know what your future holds. Your paths may cross again in the future. Especially if you are staying in the same industry. Don’t burn your bridges – you never know when you may need them again.
To help you to resign the right way, you’ve put together some top tips.
Our top advice would be to follow your company’s resignation guidelines. Whether that be working the correct notice, completing an exit interview, or training a new employee, it is important that you do what you can. With hybrid working becoming the norm for most companies, it’s important to bear your timing in mind too. If you can’t wait to meet face to face with your line manager, arrange a virtual meeting. This is better than a phone call and will show that you are confident in your decision.
We understand that you may want to run out as soon as you possibly can. However, this may not serve your future career well. Show willingness and remain positivite while you work through your notice period. Leave on the best terms possible and be remembered for the right things.
If your company conducts exit interviews, it’s your time to share your experience as an employee with the company. It will give your employer an insight into culture, benefits and the behind the scenes life as an employee. This feedback is vital to many companies as sometimes it’s the only time they get honest feedback.
However, to keep a positive connection between yourself and your employer, it is important that you are honest, but not too honest. You may have had bad experiences which has contributed towards you resigning. Think carefully how you position this with your employer. Sharing your experience is fine; it’s how you deliver it that’s most important.
The insight you share could create positive changes for your colleagues. Think of it as a little giving something back.
As you enter a new chapter of your career, you never know when you may need a helping hand from your network. Your network can serve you well in many ways. From helping you find future opportunities, to promoting your skills to their network. Keeping a strong link with your old colleagues and peers could benefit you in the future.
When you do resign, make sure you consider the above steps to positively influence your career. Although you may feel relieved to walk away from your current employer, your behaviour within your notice period, if negative, could come back to haunt you. Provide yourself with the best opportunities, by resigning gracefully.
If you’re wanting to resign, but don’t yet have your dream job lined up, we can help. If you are looking for a job in 3D print, print management, or IT, we have a wide range of vacancies available across the UK, Europe and the US.
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