You have finally submitted your resignation letter and heave a sigh of relief. Your next concern should be how to leave on a good note – positively and professionally; regardless of your reasons for leaving the company.
Inform your Superior in Advance
Arrange a meeting with your superior to inform your resignation. Do it discreetly and never share with anyone else before your superior. (You do not want words to spread even before she knows it from you.) It is a good gesture that superiors will appreciate if they have sufficient time to source for replacement, most of the time. Be tactful when you are informing your superiors. You’ll want to leave on a good note. Remind yourself who will be the one writing your testimonials to secure your next employment.
Fulfill your Responsibilities Till the Last Lap
With limited time, do your best to fulfil your exiting responsibilities and proper handover. Stay accountable for the work that you have on hand even before you even hand over to the next colleague taking charge. You want the transition to be orderly and positive. Check with your superior on how you should tie up the loose ends. Stay a little later at work if you need to, just to assist the team in clearing the loose ends. Remember the one who is hit the hardest is your replacement.
Give Guidance to your Replacement
Help your superior by guiding your replacement well. No else knows your work processes and job responsibilities better than you do. Your superiors and replacement will be thankful to you because training employees are time-consuming and costly. If you do not have sufficient time to guide your replacement, spend some time to script your daily tasks and processes as a handover and remain contactable even after you’ve left. Keep the lasting impression going even when you have left.
Participate in the Exit Interview
Some organisations will conduct exit interviews to seek opinions on a few components. The components can include the intensity of your role, your overall view of the organisation and to even evaluate your superior. Be sure that you are ready to be tactful during the exit interview process. Never go in with the mentality to speak negatively.
Keep Good Connections
Always offer to assist in any ways. Keep good connections with your ex-colleagues. Ultimately, you would also have forged friendships over the course of your employment. These connections might be useful for you in future. Make this easier by using a free platform commonly known as LinkedIn.