There are right and wrong ways of resigning from a job. Doing it the wrong way can lead to negative feelings between you and your employer, recriminations on both sides and often, a bad reference. On the other hand, conforming to the proper way of resigning can go a long way in ensuring continued success in both your personal and career development.

Firstly, have you pursued all avenues for advancement within your current company? If so and you have accepted an offer from another company, you should try to leave your current employer on a positive note. It's best to keep things short and simple when you resign. You may find your employer eager to learn from you and any tips as to what their company can do to improve and avoid losing people like yourself in the future.

The Oral Resiqnation: is usually more difficult type of resignation because it may place you in the compromising position of having to explain your decision. It's not unusual for your old boss to probe you for information that may have led up to your decision. Bosses often want to know who or what is the reason for your leaving, or if you've any suggestions that can help make the organization more effective. You might want to tell your boss something like this:

"I need to discuss something with you if you have a moment. I've been made an exceptional offer by another company, and I’ve decided to accept it. I have given this opportunity a lot of thought. As much as I'd like to advance within this company, I feel the new opportunity is in my best long-term interest"

The Written Resiqnation: is the easiest because it gives you time to effectively prepare what you wish to communicate. Because it is written, it reinforces the fact that you are really leaving and not simply threatening in order to renegotiate your position.

Under no circumstance should you state any dissatisfaction with the company or individuals. Not only is it good manners to stress the positive when leaving, but what you put down will remain in your personnal file long after the individuals and circumstances that may have caused your dissatisfaction are gone. If you genuinely have differences of opinion with your boss, save the communication on them for another time and place. Never commit these thoughts to paper.

If you are leaving in good circumstances and feel that you want to say a little bit more, again, emphasize the positive perhaps thank the boss for the opportunities he/she gave you or express appreciation for past training. You never know when you may need your ex-employer to vouch for you or give you a reference.