Leave a Job
Complete step-by-step checklist to leave a job covering draft formal resignation letter and schedule resignation meeting, and essential action items.
Draft formal resignation letter
State your resignation details and specify final working date
Schedule resignation meeting
Meet privately with manager to deliver notice in professional manner
Verify notice terms contract
Confirm notice duration guidelines in original employment papers
Prepare handover documentation
Write guides on daily tasks and projects status for replacement team
Organize work computer files
Sort project files and archive folders on company shared drives
Return company assets
Hand over company-owned laptops, phones, badges, and keys
Conduct HR exit interview
Participate in HR meeting to share constructive workplace feedback
Update portal tax records
Verify personal email and home address are current in payroll tool
Request references letters
Ask managers for signed recommendation letters for future job applications
Connect with coworkers on LinkedIn
Add company team contacts before logging out of work profiles
Clear private logins from devices
Erase browser cache, passwords, and private files from work PC
Confirm final payment balances
Verify outstanding commissions and unused leave payout values
Request health COBRA transition documents
Check insurance coverage end dates with HR offices
Clean physical desk spaces
Remove personal files, notebooks, and mugs from desk drawers
Send team farewell email
Send farewell message to coworkers with personal contact info