No.4: ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ (๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐)
Resigning can feel daunting even when you know itโs the right move. But, after 17 years in recruitment, Iโve coached hundreds through it. Hereโs what I tell every single one of them:
1. Be clear, calm and professional
Book time with your manager and keep it simple:
"Iโve really valued my time here, but Iโve decided to move on to a new opportunity."
No need to over-explain or apologise - this is your career.
2. Always resign in person (or on video if remote)
Itโs respectful and gives space for a grown-up conversation. Follow up with a formal resignation email.
3. Donโt fear the counteroffer
It might feel flattering, but ask yourself:
โข Why did I want to leave in the first place?
โข Will those reasons actually change?
โข Would I have been offered more if I hadnโt resigned?
Also consider this: a huge amount of time and effort has been invested by you and your new employer. Turning your back on that offer can damage your reputation, especially in tight-knit markets.
Itโs okay to be selfish with your career, just trust your gut and think long-term.
๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง 6โ12 ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ.
4. Leave on a high
Hand over well. Stay professional. You never know when paths will cross again.
Over to you: Whatโs the best (or worst) experience youโve had when handing in your notice?
The Webster Method.
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