WRITING A COVER LETTER

Sometimes,  resignation letters  are difficult to accept – especially when the employee who submitting the resignation is a valued employee. Behind every resignation is a good reason. So keep in mind to always accept a resignation with a positive attitude. It has to be real and genuine, for he/she will easily feel if you are not being honest. Be compassionate and considerate of their feelings as well. There are several reasons why an employee decides to file for a resignation. Some of the possible reasons are: Your employee desires for an increase in salary. This may just be an indication that he’s salary does not suffice him anymore. He is attempting to win a promotion or at least an improvement in his status as an employee. He could be stressed. It may be stress from work, or may also be from other aspects of the employee’s private life. He is dealing with some health issues. He thinks that he will not be as productive as he was if he continued his job. Whatever the reason, ...

Summary: This is a sample of the response from the HR department of an organization, on receipt and processing of a resignation letter. The response letter indicates acknowledgement and acceptance of the resignation and advises the leaving employee to undergo the necessary exit processes before leaving the company on the stipulated day. From: Harry Duffield Finance Manager Open Communications To: Carrie P. Brown 1357 Arthur Avenue Leonore, IL 61332 26 th  August 2010 Dear Ms. Brown This is in reference to your letter of resignation submitted on 20 August 2010. I wish to inform you that your resignation has been approved by the organization and you will be relieved of your responsibilities at the end of your last working day on 30 September 2010. Your resignation letter has been forwarded to the Finance Department for processing any dues and you can clear other exit procedures before the last day of work with us. It has been a pleasure having you as one of our employees and we wish ...

Summary:  This is a sample letter of resignation where the leaving employee serves his resignation notice to his current employer, stating the last working day at the company due to an acceptance of a new position at another company. A smooth work transition is ensured with an offer to assist where needed. Christopher   E.   Anderson 87 English Street MOUNT BARKER SA 5251 July 20 th  2010 Bernd   Herrmann Managing Director, Lowell Pvt. Ltd. 78 Derry Street MOORINA QLD 4506 Dear Mr. Herrmann This letter serves to confirm that I am resigning from the post of Operations Supervisor at Lowell Pvt. Ltd., August 20 th 2010 as my last work day. This follows from my confirmed acceptance of the position of Operations Manager with a progressive manufacturing company. This new position offers me new challenges to expand my knowledge and skills to develop my personality and career further. I am willing to work with the person of your choice in handing over any outstanding wo...