Would you like to end your employment relationship?
According to career experts, there are some rules of behavior to be observed when quitting your job.
There are various reasons for a termination, both professional and private.
Have you got a
better job offer
, are you planning a
change of location
or is your life situation changing in such a way that you are considering a change of job?
It is possible that you are so unhappy in your current employment * that resigning is your last resort.
Should you wish to quit your job, you need to worry about
notice periods
and the
letter of resignation
do.
There are
templates on the
Internet
for terminating
existing employment relationships, in which you can find out
everything you need to
know
about a termination
.
Termination with style - career experts recommend positive termination discussions
Robbie Abed
, the author of the book "Fire Me I Beg You: Quit Your Miserable Job (Without Risking it All), warns in an interview with
Business Insider USA
not to leave a bad impression in a termination or dismissal
interview
.
Business Insider.de
reported about it: Before making negative statements about the boss or the company, it is
better to lie
if necessary .
If you want to terminate by mutual agreement, as advised by the career expert, you should "only say nice things" instead.
And also a
study by Anthony Klotz from Oregon State University and Mark Bolino at the University of Oklahoma
came according to
Karrierebibel.de
to the conclusion that the type of termination has an impact on the further professional career.
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Build a network: stay in good memory after you quit
Nowadays,
many industries are very well networked
through
social media
.
Colleagues, HR managers and employers also often stay in contact.
As an employee, you shouldn't underestimate this, and you should rather make use of it.
If you are friendly and respectful in the termination interview, you can
benefit from the contacts you have made and your good reputation
even after the end of your employment relationship
.
Do not express any constructive criticism when you leave after you have given notice
According to the Business Insider report, the author Robbie Abed advises against
expressing
constructive criticism
in a termination
interview.
Because if you really wanted to change something for the better in the company, you would have had the opportunity to do so while you were still working there.
So even when asked about it, it would be better to say that you have nothing to criticize, but that you really enjoyed working there.
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How to cancel correctly
The experts at
Karrierbibel.de
have a few tips ready what you should also consider when terminating:
Make your decision on whether you really want to quit, rationally and conscientiously.
After a template for a termination, write a formally correct letter of termination.
Find a conversation with your boss beforehand.
You can hand over the written notice of termination to your supervisor during the termination interview.
Train your successors well and don't leave behind a chaotic mountain of work.
Thank your employer and your work colleagues for the good cooperation and don't forget to ask for a job reference.
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: Which languages will be important in the job in the future?
A study shows: It's not German.
Work with motivation until the last day of work
Even if you have already resigned and you may already be thinking of your upcoming new job, your
motivation
should
not let up in the last few meters
.
Make an effort right now to make a very good impression on your colleagues and your boss.
Because this impression will remain and will also be reflected in your
job
reference.
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