The quick template:
Hi [Manager],
Please accept this email as formal notice of my resignation from [Company]. My last day will be [Date], two weeks from today.
I'm grateful for my time here and happy to support a smooth handoff. Let me know how I can help.
Best, [Your Name]
Copy. Edit the bracketed fields. Send.
Quick variants
Brief:
"Please accept this as my formal notice. Last day: [Date]. Happy to help with handoff."
Warm:
"It's been a real privilege. Please accept this as my formal two weeks' notice; last day [Date]."
Direct:
"Formal notice of resignation. Last day [Date]."
Delivery sequence
- Verbal conversation with your manager.
- Email this letter immediately after.
- Tell your team (after manager).
- Document handoff in writing.
What not to include
- Reason for leaving (verbal only)
- New job details
- Complaints
- Long emotional content
After
HR offboarding starts. Equipment return, exit interview, final paycheck process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to print my 2 week notice?
- Email is fine at most modern offices. Print only if your industry expects it (law, finance, healthcare).
- Should I tell coworkers before I send the notice?
- Tell your manager first, then your team after the manager has been notified.
- What if my company has a longer notice requirement?
- Check your contract. Some senior or international roles require 4 weeks or more.
- Is it okay to give 2 weeks via Slack or email?
- Modern offices, yes. Have a verbal conversation with your manager first; the message is documentation.