Letter of Resignation

[sophie_1003]

I am writing a letter of resignation for my job at a shop; I only work Saturdays and don't need a reference from the job; also the manager already knows I'm leaving. How vital is it I include the managers last name on the letter; I only know his first? TIA

[albaqwerty]

Address it to:

The Manager,
Name of Shop,
Street Name
Town.


Dear Sir,

etc etc

[sophie_1003]

Ah brilliant way round the problem! Thanks Alba!

[albaqwerty]

you're welcome x

[sophie_1003]

Thanks methyl; I won't need a reference from them but have put the following; "This is my formal notification that I am resigning from (Shops Name); 17th December 2011 will be my last day of employment. I have enjoyed my time at the store and wish you luck for future success."

[albaqwerty]

Agree with Methyl. It might just be a Saturday job but 20 years down the line that Sat job could be more important than you think at the moment.

[sophie_1003]

I haven't had any training there so wouldn't be able to mention that; have printed it now so not going to add a thank you either (would do but our printer's not working so had to drive to the other side of town to print it off!) Thanks for the advice anyway!

[cathfromsaron]

ditto above advice ... you never know when you will need a character ref in future!

and good luck!

[sophie_1003]

Thanks all; I can't say I've gained an awful lot of experience from them that I didn't have to get the job in the first place and as it's extremely unlikely that I will need a reference from them at any time I think I'm happy with the letter I've got!