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Leaving a job is always a significant occasion. Your last day at work is not only about packing up your desk and farewell – it is about departing on good terms, with gratitude and grace.
Whether you’re leaving to greater opportunities in your field, going on a sabbatical, or moving on to something new entirely, here are 10 actions you should take before going out of the office door for the final time.
1. Give proper notice (and stay professional until the end)
The clock starts ticking the moment you submit your resignation. Respect your notice time and keep your work ethic until the last day. Your performance during your stay is as important as your departure.
2. Document your responsibilities and processes
Consider the one(s) who will succeed you. Document your everyday activities, work passwords, key contacts, and ongoing initiatives in a simple and comprehensible way. This is one of the most valued farewell presents you can provide.
3. Organise your digital workspace
Tidy up your desktop; organise your email inbox, shared folders, and Google Drive; delete personal files from your work devices and log out of personal accounts. Help your team to negotiate what you leave behind.
4. Transfer knowledge to your team or successor
Train or brief your successor if possible. If there isn’t one, say you will be available (within reason) for a specified timeframe following your exit. Leaving people in the dark helps no one, while leaving yourself contactable will paint a positive impression.
5. Send a thoughtful goodbye email or message
Write a general goodbye email or group-chat message to your coworkers. Be professional, nice, and thankful. Share what you have discovered, express gratitude to those who helped you, and include your contact information for further links if desired. Avoid anything too personal or unpleasant.
Write a general farewell email or group-chat message to your colleagues, and say a proper personal goodbye to those with whom you have developed close ties. (Envato Elements pic)
6. Update your resume and LinkedIn
Update your CV and LinkedIn profile with your most recent position and accomplishments while everything is still fresh. You are in the best position now to consider what you have done. Do not wait until months later when the specifics get hazy.
7. Gather references and recommendations
Before you depart, ask reliable colleagues or bosses for references or endorsements. They and others will be ready to assist you if your efforts remain top-of-mind.
8. Check your final pay, benefits and other HR matters
Talk to human resources regarding your last paycheck, outstanding leave days, insurance, retirement contributions, and any required paperwork, including tax forms or release letters. Do not assume everything will be automated; double-check to prevent any surprises.
9. Say personal goodbyes
Set aside time for in-person or online farewells with colleagues with whom you have developed close ties. Acknowledging these relationships makes your leaving more significant, whether via a chat over coffee or a sincere handshake.
10. Reflect on your experience
Before hurrying into your next position, do some reflection. What have you discovered? What would you change? How did this work influence the direction of your career? A little self-introspection goes a long way.
Finally, on your last day, do not just “clock out”. Finish up in a manner that you can look back on fondly.
This article was originally written by Anisa Aznan for jobstore.com, an online job site that specialises in providing jobseekers with the latest job opportunities by matching talented individuals with reputable companies in Malaysia. Find your dream job with over 40,000 job vacancies in Malaysia.
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