Leaving Your Job
How you leave can impact your reputation, references, and future opportunities. Don't underestimate it.
1 Before You Resign
- ›Confirm your new offer in writing before resigning
- ›Understand bonus and vesting timelines, you may be leaving money on the table
- ›Use remaining PTO strategically before your end date
What to review carefully
- Non-compete agreements
- Severance terms
- Equity and stock clauses
- Any documents requiring immediate signature
2 During Resignation
- ›Be professional and concise in your resignation conversation
- ›Offer transition support, don't leave people in the lurch
- ›Avoid emotional explanations or venting frustrations
What NOT to do
- Don't burn bridges
- Don't overshare your reasons for leaving
- Don't accept counteroffers impulsively
3 After You Leave
- ›Send a brief, warm farewell to key colleagues
- ›Connect on LinkedIn before your access is removed
- ›Request a reference while the relationship is warm
You've seen what to do. Now make it work for you.
Most candidates stop at information. The ones who get offers turn it into preparation.