Please accept this letter as formal notice of my immediate resignation from my role as [your title] with [company name] as of [today’s date]. I’m sorry to leave without notice.

The choice of whether you write a long or short resignation letter is entirely up to you. Instances where a short and simple letter will more than suffice include when you have been with the company ...

A resignation letter should have a proper letter format and be written in a professional and positive tone. Use a professional font such as 12-point Arial or Times New Roman.

You’ll find simple templates, samples tailored to different life situations and ages, other options that are suitable for specific careers, and a module to build your own resignation letter.

If you feel like a resignation letter seems over the top for your job or exactly the right decision, you are probably correct. Still, it probably can’t hurt to send one either way.

The best way to resign is to have a conversation with your manager before you submit your formal resignation letter. This prevents your manager from feeling blindsided by your news. I recommend ...