[Your Name]
[Street Address]
[Postcode, City, State]
[Date]
[Supervisor's Name]
[Company Name]
[Street Address]
[Postcode, City, State]
Dear Mr/Ms/etc. [Supervisor's Name],
Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation as [Your Position].
This has been a difficult decision to make as I have been very happy throughout my employment with [Company Name], but I have been offered an opportunity that I feel will assist me with my long-term career progression. I do hope that you will understand my reasons.
As detailed within my contract of employment, I hereby give the required [No. of weeks/months] notice [(Date - when to when)] with the last day of employment being on [Date]. As always, I am dedicated to my role within the company until I leave, therefore if there are any handover notes you would like me to prepare or any other task you’d like me to focus on until then, please let me know.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and everyone that I have had the pleasure to work with over the last [No. of weeks/months/years]. I have enjoyed being part of the team and will miss you all. You have provided me with so much support and many opportunities. I owe you a great deal and wish you all the best on your future endeavours.
I would be grateful if you could provide me with a testimonial letter for my future undertakings, and if you don’t mind, to be able to mention you as a referee in the near future.
Kindest regards,
…………………………
(Your Name)
