How do you write a letter of resignation?

There are many ways to do this, based entirely on your situation. To simply say to your boss "I quit" will obviously not help you if you ever need a job reference from this company at some later date. In which case, a bit more tact may help, and you could write a letter something like this:

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"Dear Sir [or name of supervisor],

Please be advised that as of [add date] I am tendering a letter of resignation, as advanced notice that on [insert date, 2 weeks is normal] I will regretfully no longer be employed here."

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Dear [Manager name] :

Please accept this as my resignation to (name of company), effective immediately. I regret the inconvenience it may cause, but circumstances have left me no choice. I will be in contact with the Human Resources to make arrangement for my final check. If any problems arise, you may give me a call at (your number) and i will do my best to help.

Sincerely,

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