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How to Write a Resignation Letter

When writing a letter of resignation, it's important to keep your resignation letter simple and brief.”

How to Write a Resignation Letter

  • When writing a letter of resignation, it's important to keep your resignation letter simple and brief.
  • Start with the date and the address of the company.
  • You should state that you are resigning, include the position that you are resigning from and give the date when your resignation will be effective.
    It is standard to give at least two weeks notice prior to your date of resignation.
  • Regardless of why you are resigning or how you feel, do not include anything negative about the company, your supervisor, your co-workers, etc. Make the letter as positive as possible.
  • Thank them for the opportunities that they have given you and the things that you have learned. Remember that it is not unusual to cross paths with people from previous companies. It is in your best interest to end your employment on a positive note.
  • Include a handwritten and typed signature.
  • Keep in mind that this letter will be kept as part of your permanent employment record.
  • Make and keep a copy of this resignation letter for your own records.

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How To Counter Offer

Google search counter offers and you will find tons of information on why not to accept one. Statistics show there is a 90% chance you will be out of the job in 6 months!!

Google search counter offers and you will find tons of information on why not to accept one. Statistics show there is a 90% chance you will be out of the job in 6 months!!

  • A counter-offer is an offer from your current employer to beat the one you have received from your future employer, in order to convince you to stay.
  • Statistics show that the majority of people who accept a counter offer leave or are asked to leave within one year. A counter offer is almost always about the money. The reasons people leave are almost never about money alone.
  • Accepting a counter offer rarely changes the factors that drove you to look for a new job in the first place. When presented with a counter-offer it’s important to think about what actually brought you to the point of leaving in the first place. Usually when you decide to stay the real reasons for wanting to leave in the first place have not gone away. A few extra thousand per year doesn't change the long hours, insane deadlines, lack of upward mobility or the killer commute. After the excitement of a raise or promotion wears off the issues that motivated you to look still remain.
  • Sure, receiving a counter offer is flattering, but if they realize how valuable you are why do they wait until you are going to leave to show you? It should make you wonder if you have to resign every time you want to improve your situation.
  • A counter offer isn’t always about what’s best for you. Often times it is about what’s best for the company. The reason that most companies make counter offers is so that they, rather than you, are in control. The typical notice is two weeks and it’s more than likely going to take longer than that to recruit for the position. It’s easier and cheaper for them to keep you for the time being and then start looking for your replacement on their own time.
  • Also where, would the money from the counter offer be coming from? Many times the counter offer is just your next raise a few months early.
  • If you expect to receive a counter offer to stay with your firm, first do not allow a counter offer discussion to occur. They have to invest time and resources into enticing you to stay. This can make you feel guilty which makes it more difficult for you to stick with your decision.
  • Don’t get caught up in a discussion or where you’re going and what makes this opportunity so much better than your current job. Be firm. You have made your decision. Your new offer is your personal business.
  • Do not let a counter offer deter you. Thank your employer for the opportunity and stand your ground. Handle your resignation professionally. Be courteous and definite.
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Interview Prep Guide

Here are a few tips for Before The Interview to get your ready and to help you feel confident.

  • Dress the part – Even if the company is business casual. Candidates should always dress professionally for an interview. If you are coming straight from work and absolutely can’t change, please let us know – so we can let the company know prior to your interview.
  • Wear solid navy, black or dark colored business suits.
    Men: Matching Suit; No sport coats and trousers.
    -White or light blue shirt and conservative tie.
    -Clean shaven.
    -Formal, well-shined shoes.
    Women: Pant or Skirt Suit with matching jacket.
    -Light colored blouse.
    -Conservative pumps.
    -Limited jewelry.
  • Thoroughly research the company.
    -Why would you want to work for this company?
    -What does their typical client look like; who uses their product/services?
    -Who are their major competitors?
  • Have accurate directions to location of the interview.
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes before an interview.
  • Bring 3 copies of your resume.
  • Bring a pen and notebook to take notes before, during and after the interview.
  • Prepare questions to ask during the interview.
  • Greet everyone in the office with a smile and hello.
  • Fill out applications neatly and completely.
  • Smile, use a firm hand shake and show high energy throughout the interview.

Questions Commonly Asked

Most of us make two mistakes when we are being questioned in an interview. First, we fail to listen to the questions. We proceed to answer a question that was not asked or to give out a lot of superfluous information. Second, we attempt to answer questions without preparation. Not even the most skilled debater can answer questions off the cuff without damaging his or her chances of success. Bottom line….be prepared!

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What is your greatest strength?
3. What is your biggest weakness?
4. What are you looking for in a position?
5. What do you know about our company
6. Why do you want to work for us?
7. Why should we hire you? What sets you apart from others?
8. Why are you leaving your current company? Past companies?
9. What is your biggest achievement?
10. What is your biggest failure? What did you learn from it?
11. In your current or past positions, what features did you like the most? Least?
12. What would be your ideal job?
13. How do you define yourself?
14. How do you spend your spare time?
15. How do you think those that know you describe you?
16. Give an example of a time you had a conflict with a co-worker and how you handled it?
17. Did you ever work for a manager you didn’t care for? What did you do about it?
18. Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and sub-ordinates.

Questions To Ask The Employer

Choose 7-10 questions for your interview. These questions are guidelines. Use your own creativity. It is important to be yourself in an interview. Employers will quickly see through a memorized and over-re-hearsed question.

Never ask a company about sick leave, paid vacations, holidays or other benefits that allow you to get away from work unless you are getting an offer.

1. What have you liked most about the company and what have you liked least about it?
2. What expectations do you have for the company in the next 5 years?
3. Could you please describe a typical day?
4. What are my opportunities for advancement?
5. How are promotions evaluated?
6. How is performance evaluated?
7. What are your expectations of a new hire?
8. What are your company’s strengths and weaknesses?
9. If you had to isolate 3 things that determines a persons success with your company what would those be?

Close for the next step/job

Let them know you’re interested in the position.
1. Are there any questions or concerns on my background?
2. Where do we go from here? What is the next step?

Writing A Thank You Letter

A thank-you letter should be more than a polite thank-you. Besides expressing interest in a position, thank-you letters can reinforce, correct a first impression and/or build on the relationship you’ve already established with the interviewer. You’re thank-you letter should be emailed or dropped off with-in 24 hours of your interview. Don’t delay! Be sure to send a separate and distinctive letter to each person you met with.

The letter should be in a professional, business format. Below is a four-part structure that should be your letter:

1. Tell the interviewer how much you enjoyed meeting him or her.
2. Express your enthusiasm for the company and position by reiterating specific selling points that were discussed in the interview.
3. Explain why you are an excellent candidate by drawing upon achievements from your prior experiences and making parallels where applicable.
4. If there were questions you didn’t feel were answered adequately in the interview definitely take this time to make yourself clear or to address hesitations the employer may have in moving forward in the interviewing process.

Remember, it is very important to sound genuine and sincere.

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Resume Writing Tips

Read through some of our key points for when you are creating your resume.

Resume Writing Tips

Key Points

  • If you are applying for a specific position, review the posting and cater your resume to reflect the job positing. Use the keywords listed in these ads and match the bullet points in your resume.
  • Using a custom resume instead of a generic one will greatly increase your chances of an interview, as you will be a better match in the eyes of the reader.
  • Do not include any information on salary in your resume including past salaries, current salary or desired salary. It is more effective to leave salary negotiations until the interview and/or offer stage.
  • State your skills, qualifications, and experience as positively as possible without misstating the truth. Otherwise you run the risk of these false statements coming out during the interview and reference checks.

Basic Resume Design

  • Use white or off white resume paper and print only on one side of the paper.
  • Use only one font throughout the resume. Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, etc. Do not get too creative with the fonts.
  • Make sure that the font size is no smaller than 10.
  • Never use “I” on your resume. Never.
  • Be clear and concise. The length of your resume should be no longer than
    1- 2 pages.
  • Typically 10 -15 years of work history is enough. There is no need to go back past 15 years unless that history is the most relevant to the position that you are applying for.
  • You’re most recent educational information is listed first. Include your degree, major, institution attended and minor/concentration. Add your grade point average (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0 and mention any academic honors (this applies to recent graduates only).
  • Include your work experience in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
  • In the body of the resume, use bullet points with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs. Resumes are read quickly. This format allows employers to view your accomplishments at a glance.
  • Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements. Emphasize results instead of just listing responsibilities.
  • Identify accomplishments and use numbers to emphasize the results such as how many, what you increased or decreased, what percentage of gain or reduction, money earned, time saved, etc.
  • Lead with your strengths. Since resumes are usually reviewed quickly take the time to determine which bullet points highlight your strengths the best. List those first since they are the ones that are more likely to be read.
  • Use action words to describe your job duties. Start each sentence with a descriptive action verb such as directed, organized, established, created, etc.
  • Do not include your reference information on your resume. You may note at the bottom of your resume: "References available upon request."
  • Run a spell check on your resume.
  • Proofread, proofread, and proofread. Then ask a friend to proofread it. Then ask another friend to proofread it. The more people that read it the more likely that misspelled words and grammatical errors will be caught.
  • Never include personal information such as age, marital status, race, religion, photographs, etc.
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