TIPS ON HOW TO RESIGN PROFESSIONALLY

• RESPECT - Write a professional resignation letter and hand deliver to the relevant person

• TIMING - Give enough notice. The standard notice has traditionally been two to four weeks

• NEGOTIATING - Be sure to get a fair settlement for any outstanding salary, holiday pay, and commission payments that are due to you

• TRAINING - Volunteer to train or work with your replacement to show him or her "the ropes"

• WORKING - Stay an active member of the team

• COMPLETING - Do your best to complete all open assignments, tidy/file all outstanding paperwork and leave a detailed handover

• LEAVING - Before walking out the door for the last time, be sure you have contact information for key supervisors and co-workers that you want to keep part of your network of contacts and be sure to thank them again for their support