How To Resign From A Job | Formal Resignation Letter Including Subject Line & Receiver (To, CC, BCC), by NitMan Talks on YouTube. 6 min 59 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 59 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Check your contract for the notice period and pick a last working day you can commit to before you write anything.
Write the subject line in one clear format: Resignation, your full name, and your last working day.
Put your direct manager in the To field. Add HR in CC so they have a record. Leave BCC empty.
Open the body by saying plainly that you are resigning, and name your last working day in the same sentence.
Confirm your notice period and say you will hand over your work, files and pending tasks before you leave.
Keep the middle short and neutral. Do not list complaints, blame anyone or mention your new job.
Thank the company for the opportunity, then sign off with your name, employee ID, team and date.
Send it from your work email during working hours, save a copy, and tell your manager in person or on a call.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the letter to four short parts: the resignation, your notice period, the handover plan and a thank you.
Do not use BCC to hide the message from your manager, it usually gets found out and looks bad.
Save a PDF copy and send it to your personal email before your work account is closed.
If your manager asks you to stay longer, reply in writing so your last working day stays clear.
Questions
Who should receive the resignation email?
Your direct manager goes in To, and HR goes in CC. Leave BCC empty unless your company policy says otherwise.
How much notice should I give?
Give what your contract states, commonly 30 days or one pay period. Ask HR if you are not sure.
Should I also hand in a printed letter?
Some companies ask for a signed paper copy. Keep the email as your record and give the printout to HR if they request it.
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