Resigning from a job is something that most of us will have to face at some point in our careers – and there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. If you’re thinking about quitting your job, here’s our best-practice guide to help you decide when to resign and how to resign.
BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR RESIGNATION LETTER
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Be 100% sure you’re ready to resign
If you’re unhappy at work and it’s starting to affect your productivity and attitude, it may be time to reflect on whether it’s time to move on. But resigning is not something you should undertake hastily or impulsively.
Take your time and weigh up the pros and cons before deciding to resign. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction you might regret later, especially if you don’t have another job to walk into. If you’re feeling dissatisfied, ask yourself whether your current role could be improved enough for you to stay on – or if there’s another, better role available in the same company. Consider a meeting with your manager, to see if they’re able to address your issues and make changes that could encourage you to stay.
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Check your legal requirements
If you’re convinced it’s the right time to jump ship, first look into your legal requirements. How much notice are you required to give? Are there any ‘no competition’ clauses in your contract? Read the fine print in your contract and make sure you’ve covered off any legal obligations.
RESIGNATION CHECKLIST & TIPS
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Write an official resignation letter
Make your resignation official with a short, straightforward letter. Email or hand it directly to your supervisor/line manager, and also give a copy to your company’s HR department.
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Offer feedback if requested
Your company may ask for feedback from you, often in the form of an exit interview. This is a good opportunity for you to provide constructive feedback after resigning – but avoid the temptation to be overly negative, as this will only make you appear unprofessional. It’s good form to thank your employer for the opportunity and experience they provided.
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Retain a good work ethic
The end may be in sight – but you’ll leave a better lasting impression if you remain as dedicated and hard-working as the day you started. Avoid the temptation to ‘check out’ prematurely – your boss will thank you for it. Unprofessional conduct might come back to haunt you, especially in a world that is increasingly connected. You don’t want a poor reputation to precede you in your next job or interview.
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Prepare a comprehensive handover
In addition to finishing projects, tying up loose ends, organising files and letting relevant stakeholders know who to contact once you’ve left, it’s generally expected that you will prepare a comprehensive handover for your replacement. This way, anyone who is required to take over your tasks will be able to do so with relative ease. Leaving incomplete or perfunctory handover notes will only demonstrate your lack of professionalism and care.
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Parting words
Say a final ‘goodbye’, whether it’s emailed around the company or announced at a gathering on your last day. Thank your employer and colleagues for the opportunity to work with them. Again, you’ll be best remembered by how you present yourself in your final moments, so make an effort and leave with your head held high.
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A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace that prowl beneath the opulent world of finance, in #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci’s new thriller. Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In themornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance. Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead. Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building—presumably a suicide, at least for now—prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, before the day is out, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm. This treacherous role will take him from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power . . . where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bull’s-eye.
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Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In the mornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance.
Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead.
Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building—presumably a suicide, prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the Army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm.
This treacherous role will take Travis from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power…where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bullseye.
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Provided by: University of Huddersfield
Course Area: All areas
Course Type: Short Course
Start date: 12/09/2022
End date: 16/12/2022
Course length: 14 weeks
Subjects: Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Robotics, Software development
Price: Free
Delivery Method: Online
Course Overview
We are living in an increasingly automated world. Your deliveries, your online activity, how we interact in almost every way is changing based on the increasing use of computer algorithms. We are moving to a world where more and more suggestions and choices are being made for us by computers. This presents great opportunities but also great dangers. This skills bootcamp will enable you to better understand this rapidly evolving area by focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in society.
Most of the practical work you will do will involve using AI techniques in the context of a business seeking to keep up to date with these technological developments. For example:
- How can we communicate better with our customers and suppliers using AI?
- How can we capture and use data better from our email system and protect ourselves from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks?
- How will computers help us be more efficient and effective in storing and distributing our products?
- How can robots also help us improve our business performance?
Alongside this we will also provide lots of other areas for you to explore to understand legal, ethical and social issues associated with this transformation, and we will also prepare you for interview and employment by asking you to review and develop your current CV using what you learn on the course. Reflection will play a big role in your development as will your ability to engage with a broad range of related content so that you understand how the world is developing and how you can help support this development.
We’re also offering these courses as Continued Professional Development (CDP) programmes for employees who wish to change their focus to digital careers.
Course Content
First four weeks are orientation:
- Getting up to Speed
- Skills Audit
- Employability Skills
- Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional Issues
- Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Process Improvement Use Cases
- Start Python Programming
Followed by 12 weeks covering a broad range of Artificial Intelligence applications and concepts including applying Python Programming to the following:
- Information Security (algorithms, data, features, training, testing)
- Building an email spam filter and reviewing other security applications
- Natural Language Processing
- Developing a Chatbot
- Stock Control/Management using Machine Learning
- The use of Robotics in Supply Chains
- Personal Development, Interview Preparation, Reflective Practice, CV Development
- Summary Report and AI Simulations
You will be expected to combine work on the above activities with suggested background content to inform your wider understanding and capability in this area.
Eligibility
Learners must:
- Be aged 19+
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Be looking for a new role, opportunities or increased responsibly/promotion to a different role which utilises the skills acquired through their Skills Bootcamp
- Agree to provide data and be contacted up to 8 months after the end of the Skills Bootcamp for follow up on employment outcomes
Be either:
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Employers who wish to upskill existing employees through the Skills Bootcamp will need to pay 30% of the total fees that would normally be charged for this course, please contact us for more information.
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| Position ID: | Cornell -Food -PDAALI [#22023, WDR-00032487] |
| Position Title: | |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map ] |
| Subject Area: | Food Science / Food Chemistry |
| Appl Deadline: | 2022/12/31 11:59PM * (posted 2022/07/20, updated 2022/07/05) |
| Position Description: | Apply |
Postdoctoral Associate (3-4 openings)
Department of Food Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments, and their communities both in New York State and around the world.
Department of Food Science in CALS offers one of the premier food science programs in the nation with an enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors. The curriculum applies principles of science and engineering to enhance the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe. Our program integrates the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology, engineering, communications, and the social sciences to provide a comprehensive and rigorous education that prepares students for employment or graduate study. Our recently renovated building contains state-of- the-art classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories, a sensory evaluation center, a dairy processing plant, a pilot plant, a teaching winery, and a student product development kitchen. Teaching excellence is highly valued and supported by the Department, College, and University. For more information go to: https://foodscience.cals.cornell.edu/
The Abbaspourrad Lab is one of the largest cross-disciplinary research labs at Cornell University. The PI and members leverage by successfully established multidisciplinary research areas include (i) Bioassays for detection, separation, and manipulation of bacteria, viruses, and microswimmers using microfluidics; (ii) Synthesis of polymers and small molecules; (iii) Encapsulation and functionalization of ingredients and bioactives; (iv) Identification and conversion of waste to value-added products (such as bioplastic), and (v) Designing novel porous materials for sequestration of high-value molecules and contamination removal.
The lab is well-equipped with various in-house instrumentation to perform experimental and theoretical work in cutting-edge areas, housing a full analytical facility with in-house instrumentation and spacious prototyping and experimentation labs. Researchers in the Abbaspourrad Lab are experienced in all aspects of academic and industrial research activities, from experimental design and interdisciplinary collaboration, through scale-up and commercialization techniques. The team has conducted research on behalf of many major companies and federal agencies through sponsored research projects that resulted in the publication of more than 170 peer-reviewed papers and 15 patents; the established platform provides the most excellent training and experience to tackle complex interdisciplinary projects.
Position Function
The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for project management, designing and carrying out the experiments, performing the characterization, reporting, presenting data to sponsor(s) for the assigned projects, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. We are seeking to hire 3-4 talented researchers interested in doing research on the interface of food and biology in areas such as
· Enzyme and protein encapsulation
· Clean-label and shelf-stable formulation
· Bioactives co-delivery
Requirements
Academic training: a Ph.D. in food chemistry, biopolymer chemistry, hydrocolloids, emulsion, or biology; Demonstrated experience with any areas of interest; Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop and execute detailed technical protocols; Strong documentation and written and oral communication skills; And ability to work independently, self-motivated, and as part of a team.
Reporting
The postdoc associate will meet with the PI and the direct mentor regularly. The postdoc will lead the meeting. It is expected that the postdoc will discuss the acquired data (images, graphs, etc.) and plan for the next steps. In addition to a one-on-one meeting with PI and a senior lab member, the Postdoc is expected to attend weekly group meetings and present research findings every 3-4 months to all members in the group meeting. Moreover, the post-doc is expected to write monthly reports and manuscripts associated to her/his work.
Application
Please submit application materials via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22023 . Required materials include: letter of application, curriculum vitae, 1-2 pages of a research proposal, three reference’s contact information and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion . Direct any questions regarding the application process to Patti Wojcik (pmw27@cornell.edu , 607-255-7900). Please direct any questions or requests for additional information regarding the position to Dr. Abbaspourrad (Alireza@cornell.edu ). Review of applications will begin August 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Info:
PI: Alireza@cornell.edu
Abbaspourrad Lab
Employment Assistance: If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University’s Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu. For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
Location : New York City, NEW YORK
Closing Date : 31 Dec 2022
HOW TO APPLY
The Cluster of Excellence livMatS develops completely novel, bioinspired materials systems that adapt autonomously to various environments and harvest clean energy from their surroundings. The intention of these purely technical – yet in a behavioral sense quasi-living – materials systems is to meet the demands of humans with regard to pioneering environmental and energy technologies. The societal relevance of autonomous systems and their sustainability will thus play an important role in their development. The research program of livMatS is characterized by highly interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers from a broad range of fields including engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, the humanities, and sustainability sciences.
The livMats Cluster of Excellence is offering the following position:
PhD position for Project Chemistry of Triboelectric Materials
(Envisaged start date: October 2022)
Project description
The triboelectric effect can be used to power functional materials systems by harvesting mechanical energy from their surroundings. Unfortunately, the underlying charge separation mechanisms are still elusive. This project aims to understand the basic charge separation processes and to identify molecules and materials with maximized energy harvesting efficiency. In collaboration with excellent experimentalists you will solve one of the oldest outstanding problems in science and explain the origin of triboelectricity. To do so, you will perform density functional theory (DFT) calculations to determine the extent and mechanism of charge transfer (electron, ion, material transfer) of the provided material pairs upon mechanical contacting. You will go beyond standard DFT and use constrained density functional theory (CDFT) in combination with Marcus theory to investigate the kinetics of charge transfer reactions especially in combination with mechanochemically induced molecule fragmentation and radical formation.
Please hand in:
- Letter of intent detailing why you are interested in this specific project and how your previous research qualifies you for the project (up to 1,500 words)
- Curriculum Vitae with list of publications (if applicable)
- Certified copies of your university degree(s) with grades (BA and MA certificate / Diploma certificate and transcript)
- Short summary of your master’s thesis (up to 1,000 words)
- Work sample (chapter from recent thesis or journal article, up to 5,000 words)
- Suggestion of two referees with contact details
Your documents will not be returned after the application process. For this reason, please submit copies only. This position is limited to 36 months. The salary will be determined in accordance with TV-L E13. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00002410. Application deadline is 30 August. Applications are to be emailed as ONE SINGLE PDF FILE to positions@livmats.uni-freiburg.de .
Direct all scientific questions about the project to Prof. Michael Moseler
Location : Germany
HOW TO APPLY
A $5,000 Scholarship for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents enrolling full-time or part-time in a thesis, research portfolio or project for the MA, MLitt, MPP, MCTS, MCW or MTheol.
About the scholarship
Application status: Not currently open for applications
Applicable study: Thesis study for MA, MLitt, MPP, MCTS, MCW or MTheol in the Faculty of Arts
Opening date:
Closing date: By nomination
Tenure: One year
For: Assistance with study
Number on offer: Ten
Offer rate: Annually
Value: Up to $5,000 each
The Scholarship was established in 2010 and is funded by the Faculty of Arts.
The main purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support students undertaking a research thesis or portfolio for an approved masters degree in the Faculty of Arts.
Help and support
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If you can’t find the answer to your question, contact our Student Support Team .
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Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.
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Application status: Not currently open for applications
Applicable study: First year of a Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Opening date: 20 September 2022
Closing date: 1 November 2022
Tenure: Up to three years
For: Assistance with study
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Annually
Value: Up to $15,000 pa
Scholarship Description
The Scholarship was established in 2015 and is funded by a bequest from Murray Wren, who was a lifelong professional architect and who qualified in Architecture at the University of Auckland.
The purpose of this Scholarship is to encourage and support students undertaking study in Architecture, especially where this funding would make a significant contribution to their financial needs.
Help and support
You can find answers to your questions about scholarships, awards and prizes on the University’s online help and support centre, AskAuckland .
If you can’t find the answer to your question, contact our Student Support Team .
- For questions about a particular scholarship, award or prize, please include the exact name.
- For scholarships or awards closing within the next three days, please mark your enquiry as urgent.
Technical issues or errors
- For technical issues or errors, the most common fix is to clear your internet browser cache . Then try again.
- If this doesn’t resolve the issue, please send a screen shot of the page showing the error message or issue, and any details you can, to our Student Support Team .
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However we strongly advise that you check the regulations, application forms and any other information that is available, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for any application you might make, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and closing dates.
How to apply
Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.
Location : University of Auckland, New Zealand
HOW TO APPLY
Introduction:
Resigning from a job is never easy, but it’s important to do it in a way that leaves a positive impression. First, be honest with your boss about why you’re leaving. State your concerns honestly and provide feedback on how they could improve. Communicate your decision clearly and concisely. Ask for help transferring any unfinished work or projects to someone else. And finally, thank the boss for their time and consideration during your tenure.
How to resign:
When it comes time to resign from a job, many people feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. The resignation process can be daunting, but with the right tools it can be a relatively easy process. Here are some tips on how to resign from your job in a way that is respectful and professional.
The first step in resigning from a job is to give your employer notice. The amount of notice you should give depends on your situation, but two weeks is generally considered standard. During this time, you should also begin writing your resignation letter. Your resignation letter should be concise and to the point. It should include the date that you are resigning, as well as a brief explanation of why you are leaving. You should also thank your employer for the opportunity they have given you and express your hope that things will continue to go well for them in the future.
What to say in your resignation letter:
When it comes time to hand in your resignation letter, you may be at a loss for words. You want to make a good impression and leave on good terms, but you also don’t want to lie or sugarcoat your reasons for leaving. Here are some tips on what to say in your resignation letter:
Thank the company for the opportunity to work there.
Be honest about why you’re leaving, but keep it positive.
Express gratitude for the relationships you’ve built with colleagues.
Give notice that you will be resigning (e.g., “I am writing to inform you that I will be resigning from my position at ABC Company on April 1”).
Specify the last day you will be working (e.g., “I will be available for consultation until April 15”).
Say goodbye.
How to make the most of your final days of resignation:
When most people think about their final days at a job, they tend to focus on the negatives. They may feel anxious or stressed about having to say goodbye to their colleagues or having to face the unknown. However, there is no need to feel this way. There are plenty of things you can do to make the most of your final days and make the transition easier. Here are a few tips:
1) Say goodbye to your colleagues in person. This is a great opportunity for you to express your gratitude and appreciation for their support over the years. It’s also a chance for you to reminisce about some of your favorite memories together.
2) Clean up your desk and office. This will help make the transition easier for the next person who steps into your role.
How to say goodbye to your colleagues:
The end of a job is always bittersweet. You’re excited to start your new adventure, but you’re also going to miss your old colleagues. Here are a few tips for saying goodbye to them:
1. Thank them for everything they’ve done for you during your time at the company.
2. Tell them how much you’ll miss them and express hope that you’ll stay in touch.
3. Give each of them a small gift as a token of your appreciation.
4. Write a heartfelt letter or email telling them how much they mean to you.
5. Organize a farewell party and invite all your colleagues.
Bidding farewell to co-workers is never easy, but these tips will make the process a little bit easier.
What to do after you resign:
When you submit your resignation, it’s important to have a plan in place for what comes next. Here are some tips on what to do after you resign.
First, give yourself some time to relax and reflect on your decision. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions after resigning from a job, so take some time for yourself to process everything.
Once you’ve had some time to decompress, it’s time to start thinking about your next steps. If you’re not sure what you want to do next, start by researching your options. There are a variety of resources available online and in your local community that can help you find the right career path for you.
If you have a specific job in mind, start by putting together a resume and networking with people in your desired industry.
Conclusion
If you are thinking about resigning from your job, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, be honest with your boss and let them know why you are leaving. Second, make sure your resignation is communicated in a way that leaves a positive impression. Finally, always thank your boss for their time and opportunity while you were at the company.