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Whether you are ready for a career change or have been offered a new job, leaving your current one can be both exciting and tricky.

Sometimes, it’s tempting to get all the negative things off your chest about everything you think is wrong with the company in your resignation letter, but it’s in your best interest to remain professional, polite, and unemotional. With the right wording, you can leave your job on good terms and ensure a positive reputation, so take a look at these tips to help you write your resignation letter.

Keep letters of resignation positive. Don’t burn your bridges with allegations of mistreatment or insults. By keeping resignation letters positive, you also avoid the risk of libel or defamation, and you increase the likelihood that your boss will give you a future reference.
Give verbal notification of your resignation to your immediate supervisor first. After the verbal notification, follow up with resignation letters to your boss, other managers, and the human resources department.
Keep it simple. Although you’ve probably shared your reasons for leaving with your boss, you don’t have to share them in your letter. Just simply state the position you are resigning from and the date of your last day.
Don’t forget gratitude. It’s always a good idea to thank the company for the job and the opportunities you were given. Add a few things you enjoyed about the job or a few successes you achieved. Remember – you want to leave a positive impression.
Offer to help with transitions. Another way to leave with a glowing reputation is to offer to ease the challenges of your leaving. Don’t promise anything you don’t want to do, but add that you’d be willing to help with the transition and a smooth wrap-up of all your duties.
End with a smile. At the conclusion of your letter, thank the organization again for the opportunities you were given and wish them luck and success.

Here’s a good example of a basic resignation letter that covers all our tips.

Dear (Boss),

Please accept my official notice of resignation. I am grateful for all the work we have been able to accomplish at (company name). However, I (have accepted another position) (have decided to move forward with my career) and plan to leave in two weeks. My final date will be (date).

I will work with you to wrap up as much as possible in the next two weeks to make my resignation as smooth as it can be. If you have any suggestions on how we can best accomplish that goal, please let me know.

I appreciate all the opportunities this position has granted me, and I wish (company name) success in the future.

Sincerely,

(Your name)

Have you ever written a resignation letter? If so, share your experiences with us in the comments section below.

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Now that 2014 is in full swing, it’s time to take a good look at your goals for the year. What are you doing to reach your goals this year? Are you working hard and setting a good pace to accomplish your goals and new year’s resolutions or have you already gotten off track? No matter what the case may be, you can still achieve the goals you’ve set to better yourself this year.

Goal setting is needed to succeed in everyday life especially if you’re searching for a job or working to advance your career. Without goals, you’re letting life push you around. It’s never too late to set goals and make positive changes in your life. Here are some tips and easy steps to follow to accomplish your goals in 2014.

Write Them Down
The secret to achieving your goals starts with writing them down. When you have to make decisions being able to see your goals will help you stay focused on what is most important. Make sure to write down your goals and post them around your house and workplace to help keep you focused. Regularly seeing the goals you’ve written will help motivate you to take action and help you become more successful. Try writing your short-term milestones on a poster board or dry erase board, so you can see them every day and check off each goal as you accomplish it.

Take Action
You could write down goals all day long, but until you take action, they amount to nothing; and you could possibly be right back where you are a year from now, still wishing you’d made a difference in your income, found a better job, or changed your eating habits. Writing down your goals is only the beginning. Next, you have to make a move! Be intentional by pursuing your goals daily and taking action to accomplish them.

Stay Positive
Forget the negative and dwell on the positive. Sometimes, you may feel like giving up, but you’ll eventually overcome if you stay positive and keep your eyes on the prize! Just remember every meaningful endeavor, dream, or goal will encounter resistance. Overcome the obstacles by focusing on the positive.

Celebrate Your Accomplishments
When you’re experiencing success, it’s easy to celebrate. But if you’re not seeing results, it’s difficult to see the silver lining. Think about how far you’ve come and what you still need to do to accomplish your goals. Remember to look at the goals you’ve written down. Think of those goals as mile markers on a highway. Don’t turn around if you make a mistake. Keep moving forward and take time to celebrate your accomplishments!

What steps are you taking to accomplish your goals? Share with us in the comments section below.

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