{"id":685,"date":"2022-04-21T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T09:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=685"},"modified":"2023-06-26T08:44:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:44:16","slug":"two-weeks-notice-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Weeks Notice Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you decide to quit your job, you will need to send out a short and simple two weeks notice letter. This will notify your employer of your plans and give them enough time to make all the necessary arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we are looking into how to write a two weeks notice letter or email, what information to include and what to consider before hitting the \u201csend\u201d button.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"builder-button\">  \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two Weeks Notice Letter\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter.png 768w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc86ccb352d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2c1e39;color:#2c1e39\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2c1e39;color:#2c1e39\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc86ccb352d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#What_does_it_mean_to_give_two_weeks_notice\" >What does it mean to give two weeks&#8217; notice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_resignation_letter_and_a_two_weeks_notice\" >What is the difference between a resignation letter and a two weeks&#8217; notice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#How_to_write_a_two_weeks_notice_letter\" >How to write a two weeks notice letter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#Two_weeks_notice_letter_example\" >Two weeks\u2019 notice letter example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#Two_weeks_notice_email_example\" >Two weeks\u2019 notice email example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#What_to_consider_before_giving_your_two_weeks_notice\" >What to consider before giving your two weeks\u2019 notice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/two-weeks-notice-letter\/#Summing_things_up\" >Summing things up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_to_give_two_weeks_notice\"><\/span>What does it mean to give two weeks&#8217; notice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hand in a two weeks\u2019 notice, it essentially means that you are quitting your current job. It also tells the employer that you will be leaving the company on a specific date. Once you\u2019ve handed in your notice, your employer or HR manager may start looking for someone else to fill your position.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"builder-banner-top\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__title\">\n            You'll Never Find a Good Job\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner-top__text\">\n            It\u2019s a job hunter\u2019s common fear, but we can help boost your chances!\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner-top__a\">Click to use resume builder<\/a>\n    <\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_resignation_letter_and_a_two_weeks_notice\"><\/span>What is the difference between a resignation letter and a two weeks&#8217; notice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A resignation letter and a two weeks\u2019 notice both have the same purpose: to inform your employer about your intent to leave the company. However, they can be used to express different things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, a letter of resignation can be used to inform your employer about your intention to leave without a specific date in mind. You can use this letter to give your employer and team plenty of time to prepare for your departure and explain how you see the work transferring process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to write a resignation letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two weeks\u2019 notice, on the other hand, lets the employer know that you will be leaving the company on a specific date. You can also present your ideas about how to best transfer your remaining work but you will need to do that within the two weeks\u2019 period.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both a resignation letter and a two weeks\u2019 notice will typically include the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your intent to leave<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you are leaving (optional)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date you plan to leave<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A statement of appreciation for your employer and team<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_write_a_two_weeks_notice_letter\"><\/span>How to write a two weeks notice letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two weeks\u2019 notice is not particularly difficult to write. As we\u2019ve mentioned above, it should include the following standard information:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are leaving your current position.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your reason for leaving (without going into too much detail).<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your final work day will be.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thank you note to your employer, company and team.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New contact details to keep in touch.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get into more details about the best practices of writing a two weeks notice letter or email.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Write your notice as a business letter.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Write and format your two weeks\u2019 notice as a formal letter. Start with your contact information at the top, today\u2019s date and your employer\u2018s contact information.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Include the date of your final working day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most important information that you should include in your two weeks notice letter is the date when you are leaving the company. You can either mention a specific date or say that you will be living within a certain period from the date of the letter. This will give your employer an estimation of how much time they have to prepare for your departure and organize your work transfer process.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Keep it simple.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not overcomplicate your two weeks\u2019 notice. The main purpose of this letter is to give your employer very standard information: the fact that you\u2019re leaving and when you\u2019re leaving. There is no need to go into too much detail or make the letter too abstract. All the other details of your resignation can be discussed after you sent the two weeks notice letter.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Say thank you. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is optional but it\u2019s recommended that you consider leaving a thank you note for your employer and your team in your two weeks\u2019 notice or resignation letter. You can thank the company for the experience you\u2019ve gained while working with them all for the help and support that you received from your employer and coworkers.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Stay positive. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to keep your two weeks\u2019 notice or resignation letter simple and positive. Avoid going into too much detail about why you\u2019re leaving, especially if you\u2019re doing so for personal reasons. If needed, you can always explain to your coworkers or employer the details of your decision in a personal conversation. Your two weeks\u2019 notice however should be a formal note as it only includes work relevant information.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Offer assistance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s good practice to complete your letter with an offer of help. You can mention that he will be willing to help your employer and team throughout the transition process. You can also offer specific help, for instance, training a new employee. Alternatively, you can say that you will do your best to finish all your current projects before your final day at work.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Re-read your two weeks\u2019 notice.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before hitting send on your two weeks\u2019 notice, go through the email one more time. Make sure it doesn\u2019t contain any spelling mistakes or typos. Remove any unnecessary information that can be discussed later. Finally, make sure your letter is written in a formal tone yet sounds friendly and positive.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Check two weeks\u2019 notice letter samples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re not sure how to write your two weeks\u2019 notice check out at least two weeks\u2019 notice letter samples or samples for resignation emails. You can find a few of these in this article.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Leave your new contact details. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure there is a way for you and your former employer and co-workers to keep in touch. Leave your non-work contact details and mention that you are open for conversation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_weeks_notice_letter_example\"><\/span>Two weeks\u2019 notice letter example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><em>Leah Queens<\/em><\/p><p><em>45th Street<\/em><\/p><p><em>Orlando, FL, 32789<\/em><\/p><p><em>(754) 655-2012<\/em><\/p><p><em>leahqueens@email.com<\/em><\/p><p><em>April 5, 2022<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p><em>Dear John,<\/em><\/p><p><em>I am writing this letter to announce my resignation from Wolf Networks effective two weeks from the date of this letter.<\/em><\/p><p><em>I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to work with you five years ago. During this time, I have grown both personally and professionally and will always be grateful to you and my team for you unfailing support.<\/em><\/p><p><em>I am happy to help throughout all the stages of this transition process. I will also make sure all my current projects are successfully completed or transferred before my last day.<\/em><\/p><p><em>You can always reach me at leah.queens@email.com.<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p><em>Sincerely,<\/em><\/p><p><em>Leah Queens<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_weeks_notice_email_example\"><\/span>Two weeks\u2019 notice email example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><p><em>Subject: Resignation notice \u2014 Leah Queens<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p><em>Dear John,<\/em><\/p><p><em>Please accept this email as a formal notice of my resignation from Wolf Networks. My last day will be April 20, 2022, two weeks from today.<\/em><\/p><p><em>I sincerely appreciate all the support I&#8217;ve received from you personally and from my co-workers during my time at the company. However, I feel that it\u2019s time for me to explore new career opportunities.<\/em><\/p><p><em>Please let me know how I can assist you with the transition process.<\/em><\/p><p><em>I wish you, the company and all your team lots of professional success.<\/em><\/p><p><em>Thank you again for all you\u2019ve done for me.<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p><em>Best regards,<\/em><\/p><p><em>Leah<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-resignation-email\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to write a resignation email<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_consider_before_giving_your_two_weeks_notice\"><\/span>What to consider before giving your two weeks\u2019 notice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you hand in or send out your two weeks\u2019 notice, there are several things you may want to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future plans. Are you leaving the company for a new job that\u2019s already lined up or will you just be starting your job search? Will you stay in the same line of work or are considering changing industries? Do you have enough experience and qualifications to quickly land a new job?<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial stability.&nbsp; Do you have enough resources to be without an income and for how long? How will quitting your current job affect your lifestyle: travel, rent, daily expenses, etc.?<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance and retirement. How will quitting the job affect your health insurance plan? If you have a work permit, will you need to notify relevant authorities about the change in employment? How will this affect your 401(k)?<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to consider all of the questions above and more before making your final decision to resign from the company.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter_-300x145.png\" alt=\"Two Weeks Notice Letter\" class=\"wp-image-687\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter_-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter_-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-Weeks-Notice-Letter_.png 704w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_things_up\"><\/span>Summing things up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s sum up all we\u2019ve talked about today regarding the two weeks\u2019 notice:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two weeks\u2019 notice is a letter or email you send to let your employer\/HR manager know that you will be leaving within two weeks\u2019 time.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two weeks\u2019 notice should include the following: the date of your last day at the company, a thank you for your employer and team and an offer to assist with the transition process.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your two weeks notice letter or email simple and positive. Don\u2019t go into too much detail about the reasons behind your resignation. Do not use the letter to complain about your work or colleagues.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your non-work contact details at the end of the letter or email to keep in touch after you leave.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-to-quit-a-job-the-right-way\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to quit a job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n    <div class=\"builder-banner\">\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__title\">\n            Build your perfect resume in&nbsp;a&nbsp;snap\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"builder-banner__text\">\n            Use templates created by HR pros to make your resume and cover letter catch the recruiter's eye.\n        <\/div>    \n        <a href=\"\/goapp\/new-resume\" class=\"builder-banner__a\">Create your resume<\/a>\n    <\/div><div style='text-align:left' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you decide to quit your job, you will need to send out a short and simple two weeks notice letter. 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