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Resignation Letter Templates
Resigning from a job can be really tough and writing the letter to make it official, even more so. That’s why we’ve created a library of resignation letter templates, so you don’t need to start from scratch. Easy to use, simply choose your template, e-sign, and download, share, or print.
Resignation Letter Templates for Every Situation
We have a host of free resignation letter templates for all types of scenarios, depending on your profession, the tone you want to convey, and even your notice period. From simple and generic, to heartfelt and complex, we’ve covered all the bases.
Generic Resignation Letters
Free access to generic resignation letter templates to suit your situation, whether you’re resigning from your job or as a board member, or submitting your resignation by letter or email, there’s something for everyone.
Resignation Letters Based on Profession
Depending on your profession or the industry you work in, you might need to craft a very specific type of resignation letter. We’ve got you covered with templates for both nurses and teachers, so you won’t need to start from scratch.
Simple Resignation Letters
When it comes to resigning from a job or duty, it doesn’t always have to be complicated. We’ve got a selection of simple resignation letter templates for you, so you can prepare, send, or download your document in seconds.
Time-based Resignation Letters
Giving one week’s notice or 2 months’ notice? Either way, we’ve got a library of resignation letter templates that cover a range of notice periods, so you don’t need to worry about the details. Just download, update, share, or print.
Resignation Letters Based on Tone of Writing
Heartfelt, professional, straightforward, or personal? It might be important to you to convey a certain tone of voice in your formal resignation, so here are a few resignation letter templates based on tone to get you started.
Free Resignation Letter Templates
At Smallpdf, we’re obsessed with making document work simple for everyone. That’s why we’ve absorbed the cost of our templates to make them freely available to everyone around the world—including you. So you won’t pay a dime to use any of our templates.
The only thing you need to do to get started is to simply choose the template you want to work with, e-sign it if you need to, and then you can download it as a Word or PDF file to make your edits. You can share or print a template if you need to as well.
Resignation Letter Templates for Professionals
As a professional in your business, you don’t always have the time to write documentation from scratch. Added to that, the potential stress and emotional burden of resigning from a role or company makes resignation letters that much harder to write.
That’s why we decided to add a collection of resignation letter templates to our library, where you can choose a template that suits you best, from generic templates to more complex ones that harness tone of voice to deliver your message in a way that suits you best. Simply choose the template you want to use and download it to update it to your liking.
Easy Printable Resignation Letter Templates
At Smallpdf, we’re all about going paperless, but we also know that sometimes paper is the best way to deliver a message. Even though digital is the way of the future, many professionals suggest that printing your resignation letter out on paper and delivering it in person can enhance your overall professionalism and ensure that the recipient has actually received the document.
Either way, you won’t ever look unprofessional using our resignation letter templates, which you can use both electronically and print out in hard-copy format. All you need to do is choose the template you want to use, download it as a PDF or a Word file to update it, then you can print it. Totally up to you.
Have Any Questions?
Do I need to pay to use these templates?
No, all our templates are free to use and you don’t need to pay to use them. The reason for this is that it’s our mission to simplify document work for everyone around the world and document templates are a powerful place to start.
Must I sign my resignation letter?
Even though requirements around electronic and digital signatures vary depending on location, it’s generally accepted that resignation letters carry the signature of the person resigning, so we’d recommend that you do add your signature.
Is it unprofessional to resign via email?
It can be, but it doesn’t have to be unprofessional to resign via email. Context is everything and with remote work being so common nowadays, sometimes the only practical way to resign is via email. To enhance the professionalism of an email resignation, rather don’t resign in the body of the email, but rather attach your resignation letter to the email.
Is an electronic signature better than an ink signature?
Electronic and ink signatures are considered to carry the same legal weight in most settings. In this case, the electronic signature is, like an ink signature, a mark or image placed on a document. Digital signatures are more secure, however, because they are encrypted with information about the document and the signee that can expose tampering right away.
When is the best time to send a resignation letter?
Timing can be really important when it comes to sending in your resignation letter. The golden rule is to never write and send this letter in anger or any other fraught emotion, as you may regret the outcome later. Some pros suggest sending your letter at the end of the work day so you are able to take a step back from your job for the day, have some quiet time, and gain perspective.
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