Short Resignation Letter
The shortest complete resignation letter is two sentences: the resignation with the position, and the last working day. It is appropriate for straightforward exits, casual roles, and situations where you would rather say nothing than something.
A third sentence of thanks costs nothing and softens it considerably.
Sample letter
Subject: Resignation — Leo Fernandes
[Date] Dear Mr. Kumar, I am resigning from my position as Sales Associate at Metro Mart, effective Friday, 16 October 2026, in line with my 30-day notice period. Thank you for the opportunity. During the notice period I will ensure a complete handover of my responsibilities and will document all ongoing work. Please let me know how you would like the transition planned, and kindly confirm my last working day and the relieving formalities in writing. Thank you for the support during my tenure. I wish the company and the team continued success. Sincerely, Leo Fernandes Sales Associate
Names, companies and dates are illustrative. Replace the bracketed date with the day you send it.
What to get right
- Two sentences is the floor: what, and when.
- Even the shortest letter needs a full calendar date.
- Send it as an email with your name in the subject line so it is findable.
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Notice period, reason and tone are set to match the example above. Change anything; the last working day recalculates.
Subject line
Resignation letter
[Date] Dear Anil Kumar, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Sales Associate at Infosys. As per my notice period of 30 days, my last working day will be [last working day]. During the notice period, I will do everything I can to ensure a complete and smooth handover of my responsibilities. Please let me know how you would like me to plan the transition, and kindly confirm my last working day and the relieving formalities in writing. Thank you for the support during my tenure. I wish Infosys and the team continued success. Sincerely, Priya Sharma Sales Associate
Tip: hand your resignation over in person if you can, or email it to HR and your manager together — and always get your last-working-day confirmation in writing.
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