Neither "You're fired!" nor "I quit!" make for leaving a job on good terms. As part of a career development study, job seekers learn to craft both a verbal resignation and a formal resignation letter.

Concepts

careers, career planning, career readiness, career goals, career skills, Writing, formal writing

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Instructional Ideas

• Save copying costs and project the sample resignation letter
• Post a list of the essential components of a resignation letter

Classroom Considerations

• Although designed for high school sophomores, the resource is appropriate for any career development study

Pros

• Includes a sample letter

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.d W.9-10.2.e