IIBM India : 5 Things You Should Never Leave When You Quit a Job

Quitting a job is a part of your career path. A job change lets you grow and find out new opportunities in store for you. Changing jobs earlier meant you cannot get along with colleagues or simply that you are disloyal or cannot commit. But with increasing number of millennials at work place, the scenario is changing and changing jobs today means eagerness to learn, develop and enhance your careers.

This does not imply that you should become a jumping ship after every few months.  But, after two years of stability at one place, you should be looking out for a change.

How Does a Job Change Help In Enhancing Career?

There are a number of reasons why you should be changing jobs one in two/three years. Here are some:

• Workers who stay at a company more than two years are said to be paid 50% less than those who switch companies

• It brings a change in people’s outlook

• Since a person moves out of a comfort zone every two years, it prepares them for new challenges that can come their way
• Because of the learning curve, you tend to develop skills faster

Hence, changing a job is not a bad idea!

When you are leaving an organization, you should do it without burning the bridges. Quitting a job is a critical step as it involves a lot of risks and returns. Leaving on a good note would help you have a successful career. There are somethings you should definitely take with you except the experience and learning that would help you take the next step conveniently. They are:

#1 Get Your Contacts

Your contacts can be a jump-start to your job search in the future. You might not need them immediately but in future you never know who could help you get a job. Your network would either look out for you when you are in need or help you get through a company you want to get in through their networks.

#2 Get a Relieving Letter

A relieving letter from the organization is an important document that states your formal leaving date stating your years of experience and some other formal details for your job. It plays an important role when you are joining another firm.

#3 Get a Reference Letter

An important document that gives future employers a way to learn insights about the background and capabilities of a candidate. A well-written letter helps the potential employer to gain information that they would get through the HR of a company. For a great letter in hand, ask the concerned writer at least a month before you actually need it.

#4 An Acceptance of Resignation Letter

When you are quitting a job, the first official document of intimation is a resignation letter. To complete all the formalities and finally having all the required documents in hand, it might take time. In such a case, your next employer would require to have a proof of your exit. A formal acceptance on your resignation letter helps you with this proof.

#5 Appraisal Letters or Letters of Appreciation

Appraisal letters and letters of appreciation would help you negotiate better for a better salary. Also, these would help the potential employer understand your worth and can get you a better position than you expect.

Once you have all of the above mentioned documents documented for yourself, you are ready to take the next step successfully.

Just make sure before you leave the organization, you have nothing pending on your to-do list. Your desk is neat and tidy and you have done everything required on your end. If not handled carefully, the exit procedure can create problems for you.