Here are some advices on how to make a gracious exit:

1. Get a good start

Avoid resigning when key people- such as your direct boss- are not in the office.

The most unprofessional thing to do is to call your boss while he is on leave or out of the office and inform him of your decision

2. Resign formally

Prepare a proper resignation letter. Never send an e-mail message to your boss information him of your decision to leave because it is informal, cold and craven. Hand your letter in person to your manager. Do not leave the letter on your manager's desk either.

Approach your manager and ask for a time to sit down to talke when you can state you intention. REMEMBER!! The letter should stay with you until your intention is communicated clearly.

While you should be firm about your decision, you should not be dismissive about such a conversation, as your manager needs to find out your reasons for leaving

Understand that once your letter is handed over, your intention and the date of submission are already noted and the notice period will be worked out accordingly.

3. How much to reveal

Many people choose not to reveal too much about the job they are moving to. While there is no need to keep your next role shrouded in secrecy-unless you are going to a direct competitor - do not give a broad overview of the type of organization your will be joining and your new role. There is no need for specifies if you are not comfortable disclosing them. Ultimately, the discussion should focus on thanking your managers for the time you worked for them and to share your future plans to give the mater proper closure.

4. Serving notice

Check your company's policy regarding the notice period as outlined in your employment contract.

As far as possible, serve out your notice so that you can hand over your assignments properly and allow time for your company to find you replacement.

In a situation where this is not possible, consult your manager and try and work out a mutually comfortable timeline.

It is common for sales staff to be asked to serve notice from home

During this time, you are still under the employment of the company, and it is important that you do not engage in any activity that would result in a conflict of interest or compromises your contractual obligations.

It is also important to note any post-employment obligations and follow them through.

Any company information is intellectual property, whether it exits in material form or has been communicated verbally to you. Your own work ethics and integrity come into play in ensuring that you do not breach these requirements

Another post-employment no-no is to bad-mouth your former company or co-workers, no matter how justified you think it is. It puts you in a bad light when you do that.

5. Communicate clearly

Most companies have a well-sturctured communication plan regarding resignations. Discuss with your manager n how this will be handled. It is important to agree on a plan and follow it accordingly.

It you are leaving a key position, it is likely to have a major impact on the company.

Thus, it is important that the news can be communicated via the proper channels to minimize any discruptions caused by your departure.

6. Difficult but not ugly

Resignations are difficult but they do not have to be ugly. Your company or manger may not accept or agree with the reasons you are moving on, but they understand that it is everyone's right to make a career move.

If you resignation process is handled well, you can still maintain a good relationship with your manager.

After leaving the company, the next time you see your manager on the streets, you can look him in the eye and smile, knowing that you have handled things well.

The world is too small. Burning bridges may just cost you a path in the future.

As Donald Trump says: "it's not personal, it's business!".

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