Writing an exit / good bye email
May 29th 2008 02:16
Tomorrow is my last day. Time really flies doesn't it? So in the past few days I have been composing a good bye email to all the colleagues and friends I have made over the past five years, fiddling with words and phrases and trying not to sound tacky.
Writing an exit email is not a must. Many people can't be bothered and rather just wait for people to realise they are gone. However it is always nice to write up something and to give your external contact details as part of networking for the future.
What you should include in your email?
- Of course, your good byes. It is up to you whether or not you want to include the reason for your leaving just in case it may not have been a pleasant exit. Include the date of your last day and details of who to contact for any job related things after you leave.
- Write a general thank you sentence, to thank those people who have had a positive influence on your career or during your employment. It's always good to leave on a good impression.
- Close up by supplying your external email or other forms of contact. Those who wish to keep in touch will be able to get back in touch with you and once again, you never know what the future holds after this, and you never know when you'll need these people's assistance again.
Even better these days communication between people is getting easier and easier with the advancement in social networking. If you are moving out of the area or overseas social networking sites are always helpful in keeping people in touch and to share news and photos.
So don't leave without a trace. Make sure to keep in regular contact with a few of your good colleagues and visit once in a while. Don't forget that real success all rely on your networking!
Don't leave without a trace!
Writing an exit email is not a must. Many people can't be bothered and rather just wait for people to realise they are gone. However it is always nice to write up something and to give your external contact details as part of networking for the future.
What you should include in your email?
- Of course, your good byes. It is up to you whether or not you want to include the reason for your leaving just in case it may not have been a pleasant exit. Include the date of your last day and details of who to contact for any job related things after you leave.
- Write a general thank you sentence, to thank those people who have had a positive influence on your career or during your employment. It's always good to leave on a good impression.
- Close up by supplying your external email or other forms of contact. Those who wish to keep in touch will be able to get back in touch with you and once again, you never know what the future holds after this, and you never know when you'll need these people's assistance again.
Even better these days communication between people is getting easier and easier with the advancement in social networking. If you are moving out of the area or overseas social networking sites are always helpful in keeping people in touch and to share news and photos.
So don't leave without a trace. Make sure to keep in regular contact with a few of your good colleagues and visit once in a while. Don't forget that real success all rely on your networking!
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