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Leaving a job for a new one can be both exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. On the one hand, you are thrilled about your new opportunity. On the other hand, you are worried that leaving your current job might burn a bridge or cause a bad impression. Here, we will discuss the best ways to leave your job without leaving a bad impression with that company or burning a bridge to the future.

Always Provide Two Weeks Notice

It is always a bad idea to quit a job on the spot or without giving at least two weeks notice. No matter how bad your current situation is, you should never walk out on a job. This will leave a bad impression with the company and could cause you to have trouble finding a job in the future within the same industry. Two weeks notice when leaving a job is the custom in the professional world, so be sure to submit that notice in writing the next time you leave a job.

Tell Your Manager First

Never talk to your co-workers about leaving a job prior to informing your direct supervisor or manager. This is really bad form and can land you in some hot water. The first person you need to tell about your departure is your manager. Do not inform him or her with a written notice. Instead, ask to talk face-to-face at the office and have a copy of your notice with you for the human resource department and your personnel file.

Be Honest

When leaving one job for another in today’s high-tech world, you must be honest with co-workers and supervisors. If you lie to them on your last day, they will catch you in that lie the minute you update your LinkedIn profile page. If you are under no legal requirement to keep your new job confidential, then there is nothing wrong with talking to your co-workers or supervisors about it.

Tie Up Loose Ends

Prior to walking out the door on your final day, be sure you speak with your manager about tying up loose ends. You do not want to leave your department in a lurch when headed for another job. Meet with your manager to discuss what steps you can take to ensure that all of your work is finished prior to leaving for the new job so no one else has to pick up the slack unexpectedly.

Express Your Gratitude

One of the best things you can do when leaving the company on your final day is express gratitude to your supervisors and co-workers for all they have helped you with while employed there and for giving you a shot in the first place.

Leaving one job for another does not have to be scary. If you create a transition plan, inform your supervisor and provide at least two weeks notice, you should have no troubles leaving a good impression.

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