Text & chat prompt

Write a professional resignation letter

Write a professional resignation letter: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

The prompt

Write a resignation letter.

My name and role: [NAME, ROLE]
Manager: [NAME]
Last working day: [DATE] (notice: [PERIOD])
Reason (optional to include): [REASON OR "leave out"]
Handover I will do: [DETAILS]

Keep it short, polite and firm. Thank them for something specific. Offer a handover. Do not badmouth anyone. Also write a two-line message I can say to my manager in person before sending it.

Pro tip: Tell your manager in person first, then send the letter.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
65 words
Fields to fill in
NAME, ROLE, NAME, DATE, PERIOD, REASON OR "leave out", DETAILS
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: NAME, ROLE, NAME, DATE, PERIOD, REASON OR "leave out", DETAILS. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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