You have spent years, months or even weeks at a company. Now, it’s time to say goodbye to your colleagues and your employer. And this exit does not need to be difficult.
While leaving a company, one of the most important things to remember is that your rapport with your previous employer and colleagues is important in the long run. Many organizations now hire third-party companies or even have internal teams that run a background verification when a new employee joins them.
When this background verification is under process, it is important that your new employer receive a good review of your work and overall performance at your previous company. For this, maintaining a good relationship with your previous employer is very important. It helps you get references in the future or even expand your network.
Not only does performing well count during your notice period at a company, but you may also require a relieving letter after you have served your notice. Getting a positive relieving letter is important the next time you join a new company.
In this article, we help you leave a job on good terms and ensure that your previous employer and colleagues never forget you for your contribution.
So, let’s get started
💯Perform your best
Even if you are serving a notice period, you are still an employee of the company you are about to leave. Your performance during the notice period will have an impact on the business and so, it’s important to give in your best during this period.
But that’s not the only reason you should be performing well during this period. It’s also because during your notice period, if you continue to perform well, then it helps build a good rapport with your employer and colleagues. It gives the company a sense of pride in your presence and the impact you have made on the company.
👍 Speak highly of your company
Never bad-mouth the company or gossip about the management when you are about to leave a company. This can not only put the company in a bad picture but also showcase your loyalty.
For instance, if you are applying at some other companies and the hiring manager asks you about your present employer, then speaking well about your present organization shows how loyal you are towards an organization as well as your rapport with them.
🤝Support your employer
Avoid any type of argument with your employer while you are about to leave the organization. Make it a point to reach your targets, and if not communicate politely why you have been unable to perform well. Discuss what are some measures you are taking to make the best of your notice period.
If your employer asks for your support to find a replacement, then take the initiative to do so. Provide all the relevant assistance that the employer expects from you – given that it falls under your job spec.
🧳 Handover all assets
It’s common for employers to ask you to submit all the company assets before your last working day. Ensure that you have not broken or made any damages to these assets.
After you have returned these assets, get an acknowledgement of the same from the concerned department (usually the human resources or IT department) about having successfully submitted the assets.
👔 Prepare for an exit interview
An exit interview is usually a formality that involves a survey about how well you were able to grow and learn from your experience with the company. In most cases, HR gets in touch with the existing employee in which they ask questions and take feedback on how they can improve an employee’s experience at the company.
When replying to these questions, be honest but professional. It is recommended that you politely put across your experience such that it does not have a negative impact on your relationship with the company. Provide insightful feedback and opinion that will be useful for the company.
🌯 And that’s a wrap
In the world of business, it’s important to maintain good rapport with people. It encourages networking and helps sustain a professional relationship for the long run. Once you have left a company, keep a positive outlook on the experiences you have had with the employer. Keep in touch with your colleagues or manager through platforms like LinkedIn or via emails.
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