Resignation Letter

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Before (Original)

Dear HR, I am writing this letter to inform you of my intention to resign from my position as Marketing Manager at XYZ Company, effective two weeks from today. I have decided to pursue other opportunities. I appreciate the opportunities provided to me during my tenure. I will do my best to assist with the transition.

After (TextGlow Rewrite)Professional

Hi Rachel, I'm writing to let you know I've decided to leave XYZ — my last day will be March 21, giving us two full weeks. This was a genuinely hard decision. The work on the Beacon launch is something I'm proud of, and I've learned more from this team than I expected when I joined. I'll do whatever makes the transition smoothest — documenting handoffs, training someone up, or staying an extra week if needed. Thank you for the opportunity.

What Changed

1Personalized the letter to an actual person (Rachel) rather than "Dear HR"
2Named a specific project to show the gratitude is genuine rather than boilerplate
3Made the transition offer concrete and flexible instead of the vague "I will assist"