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You Accepted the Offer

Congratulations! You've landed the job! Now you are faced with the delicate challenge of resigning from your current employer without burning bridges, and saying good-bye to friends and colleagues.

Your recruiter will be glad to help you draft your resignation letter. Then, you will make an appointment with your manager to respectfully explain your decision. Your manager needs to hear that your decision is firm and final, and that you are committed to your new employer. Express appreciation for the opportunities that your former employer has given you.

Be careful not to get lured into any discussions other than your resignation, such as how your employer wants to handle your final weeks or the transition of your current responsibilities and projects.

What if your employer makes a Counter Offer

In today's competitive market, you are more likely than not to receive a counter-offer. While counter-offers may be tempting and even flattering, there can be pitfalls that you need to be aware of.

Ask yourself these questions:

Will your loyalty always be in question?
If there are future cutbacks, will you be the first to go because of concerns about your loyalty?
If you accept the counter-offer for more money, are you just giving your employer the time they need to locate and select your replacement?
Will your career track remain blocked if you accept it?
Will your responsibilities be expanded?
Will you have to report to a person you don't respect?
Will you receive next year's raise or bonus early?
Is the counter-offer a ploy to avoid a short-term inconvenience by your employer?
What are your realistic chances for promotions now that you have considered leaving?
Where is the money for the counter-offer coming from? Is it your next raise?
Will the circumstances that now cause you to consider a change, repeat themselves in the future?