Skip to content
The Reserves Network
  • Find a JobExpand
    • Find a Job
      People-centered and purpose-driven, TRN offers access to top jobs as well as a true career partnership.
      Search Jobs
      Search Jobs
      • Why Work with TRN
      • Refer a Friend
      • Careers at TRN
      • Job Seeker Articles & Insights
  • Find TalentExpand
    • Find Talent
      Get all the workforce solutions you need in one place, no matter your size and sector. TRN has you covered.
      Request Talent
      Request Talent

      Workforce Solutions

      • Overview – How We Help
      • Staffing Solutions
      • Managed Staffing
      • Executive Search
      • Workforce Articles & Insights

      Specialties

      • Overview
      • Industrial & Manufacturing
      • Accounting & Finance
      • Information Technology
      • Engineering
      • Office & Professional
      • Executive & Management
      • Real Estate
      • Healthcare

      Specialties

      • Overview
      • Accounting & Finance
      • Engineering
      • Executive & Management
      • Healthcare
      • Industrial & Manufacturing
      • Information Technology
      • Office & Professional
      • Real Estate
  • LoginExpand
    • Employee Login
    • Client Login
    • Employee Resources
  • Locations
  • Contact
The Reserves Network
Candidate Resources

How to Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges

Post by:The Reserves Network July 17, 2019

Resigning from your job means you’re ready to move on. You may even be tempted to put your feet up and ride out your two weeks, or tell everyone what you actually think about them.  No matter how much you want to do these things—don’t. You may need references from former bosses or colleagues in the future, so burning all your bridges could hinder your future career advancement. Use these tips to leave your job gracefully no matter how ready you are to put the role behind you.

Give Proper Notice

Two weeks is standard notice, but if you have a contract with your employer, you may be required to give more than that. No matter how excited you may be to start your new job, make sure to give your employer the courtesy of proper notice.

Write a Respectful Resignation Letter

No matter how much you may dislike your workplace or your boss, make sure to write a respectful resignation letter. It can be short, but it should always be professional. Clearly state the fact that you are resigning, provide your last full day of employment and thank your boss for the opportunity.

Resign Face-to-Face

Don’t resign in an email or over the phone. Sit down with your boss and have a face-to-face conversation.  Be polite and professional, and provide your boss with your signed resignation letter. It might also be wise to email a copy to your Human Resources department and hand deliver a copy there, as well—especially if you don’t particularly trust your boss.

Document Your Tasks

Odds are slim that your boss will hire your replacement before you are gone, so take the time to document your job and provide helpful hints on getting those tasks done. Not only will this help the new person, it will also help your coworkers who will be stuck with your tasks until a new hire is up to speed. Make sure to include things like:

  • Regular reports
  • Passwords
  • Client lists
  • Pre-scheduled, recurring meetings
  • Project status
  • Procedures

Work Until Your Last Day

It is very hard to remain engaged when you know you’re out the door soon, but it is important to work until the very end. This is proper professional form, but it also ensures you leave on a high note. If you slack off and do nothing for two weeks, that’s what your boss will remember about you and will repeat in a future employment verification or reference check call. If you work until the very end, you’ll be remembered as someone who gave it their all.

Looking For a Great New Job? Contact The Reserves Network!

If you are looking for a great new job, The Reserves Network can help. Browse our current job openings or contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve your goals.

 

Post navigation

Previous Previous
Job Fair in Elkin, North Carolina!
NextContinue
How to Attract New Skilled Trades Candidates During a Labor Shortage
866 TRN 2020 Login

TRN is a leading national provider of flexible staffing services, including temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements. It’s not just what we do, but how we do it, that matters.

  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X

Find a Job

  • Search Jobs
  • Why Work with TRN
  • Refer a Friend
  • Careers at TRN
  • Job Seeker Articles & Insights

Find Talent

  • How We Help
  • Staffing Solutions
  • Managed Staffing
  • Executive Search
  • Our Specialties
  • Workforce Articles & Insights

About

  • About The Reserves Network
  • News
  • Contact
  • Locations
  • Employee Resources
  • All Articles & Insights

22021 Brookpark Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126 | moreinfo@TRNstaffing.com  | HTML Sitemap

© 2025 The Reserves Network. Privacy Policy

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Scroll to top
  • Find a Job
    • Find a Job
      People-centered and purpose-driven, TRN offers access to top jobs as well as a true career partnership.
      Search Jobs
      Search Jobs
      • Why Work with TRN
      • Refer a Friend
      • Careers at TRN
      • Job Seeker Articles & Insights
  • Find Talent
    • Find Talent
      Get all the workforce solutions you need in one place, no matter your size and sector. TRN has you covered.
      Request Talent
      Request Talent

      Workforce Solutions

      • Overview – How We Help
      • Staffing Solutions
      • Managed Staffing
      • Executive Search
      • Workforce Articles & Insights

      Specialties

      • Overview
      • Industrial & Manufacturing
      • Accounting & Finance
      • Information Technology
      • Engineering
      • Office & Professional
      • Executive & Management
      • Real Estate
      • Healthcare

      Specialties

      • Overview
      • Accounting & Finance
      • Engineering
      • Executive & Management
      • Healthcare
      • Industrial & Manufacturing
      • Information Technology
      • Office & Professional
      • Real Estate
  • Login
    • Employee Login
    • Client Login
    • Employee Resources
The Reserves Network
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta, LinkedIn, Zoominfo, and Hubspot to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!