It is natural to want to leave a part-time job to seek other opportunities in the future. Knowing how to politely reject a part-time position enables you to maintain excellent professional relationships and establish a solid network as your career progresses.
How to Leave a Part-Time Job Like a Pro
Part-time jobs allow you to get practical experience in a relaxed setting while pursuing other professional, personal, or academic alternatives. However, you have to eventually move on to other ventures and bid adieu to your part-time workplace.
You don’t want to leave the place and burn bridges while doing so. However, networking is an essential value in the corporate culture and having cordial relationships with ex-employees come in handy at some stage.
In this post, we’ll go over some of the most common reasons people quit part-time jobs. We will also discuss how to resign appropriately.
Why Do Employees Quit Part-Time Jobs?
Leaving a part-time job is similar to quitting a full-time job in most ways. It’s crucial to depart graciously, even if the employee isn’t full-time. In the future, you may require a recommendation from your workplace. Even if you only work a few hours a week, it’s still a good idea to keep it professional when you leave a job.
There are numerous good reasons to quit working a part-time job. You don’t need a precise justification to choose to leave a job if you’re ready to do so. Other job prospects or a desire for a different workplace culture are two prevalent causes.
Some other common causes include:-
- Further studies
- Full-time job opportunity
- Turning into an entrepreneur
- Feeling dissatisfied
- Personal reasons
How to Politely Quit a Part-Time Job
Here are a few tips that you can consider while finally deciding to say goodbye to your part-time obligations:-
1. Plan What To Do Next
Make a strategy for what you want to do once you leave your job before quitting. Consider whether you want to go to school, find a new job, or pursue other choices. Consider why you want to leave your current work and what you hope to accomplish in the future.
Knowing what to do next might help you explain your resignation to your boss and plan a smooth transition.
2. Always Give Reasonable Notice
Even for part-time positions, it’s a good idea to give advance notice of your intention to leave. Resigning from a job usually requires two weeks’ notice, irrespective of whether the position is full-time or part-time. In addition, if you have an excellent working relationship with your boss, consider giving them more time to recruit and prepare your substitute.
3. Schedule a Meeting With Your Manager
Arrange a meeting with your boss to discuss your departure and hand in your resignation letter. Resigning both personally and in writing demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ensures that your boss knows your impending leave, enabling them to plan for your departure.
Ask if you can assist with any training, final projects, or other responsibilities during the meeting.
4. Always Leave Graciously
Be thankful and courteous for your experience when you depart. Whatever your feelings about your part-time job, being nice and professional will help you build a solid professional network in the future. Inform your employees that you’ll be leaving the company, work hard during your last days there, and keep any criticism to yourself.
Conclusion
When you know for sure that you’re leaving a job, whether it’s abruptly or after a few years, you might feel hollow. However, it isn’t the end of the universe. Always remember to be grateful, courteous, and respectful.
Displaying excellent interpersonal skills can lead to better networking opportunities in the future. So now, get ready and prepare for whatever the future holds for you.
About the Author
BCjobs.ca is Western Canada’s largest job board, and host of “Innovators” a weekly podcast interviewing top recruiters in BC and across Canada. Check out our recent interview with Lisa Zarzeczny, Co-Founder and CEO at Elevate (Podcast link), and Edoardo De Martin, CTO of CubicFarm Systems (Podcast link).
