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Resigning and Starting Your New Job
Well done on securing your new job
Now it is time to resign
Whilst for some it is that great opportunity to finally ‘stick two fingers up’ to their employer and walk out the exit door, for many it can be a nerve-wracking experience.
You may also be interested in: How to work through and negotiate down your notice period
Business is a small world so it is imperative (no matter how much you may be relishing the experience) to leave both amicably and professionally with your head held high.
In this article we provide you with fantastic tips for resigning professionally, cleanly and with advice on how to reduce your notice period. This section also contains information on counter-offers, where your existing employer matches the offer that you have received or tables a new role to you upon receiving your resignation. This content enables you to manage counter-offers professionally and to understand the perils you face should you accept the counter offer.
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Well done on securing your new role and good luck in the next chapter of your career.
Date published: 9th August 2025
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by Clare Gillard
Associate Director

About the author
Clare Gillard
Clare is an Associate Director at Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership and people development. Passionate about connecting top sales talent with the right opportunities, Clare is recognised for her straight-talking approach and ability to spot potential that others may overlook. She is committed to building long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike, helping businesses secure high-performing salespeople while guiding individuals to realise their full strengths.
Away from work, Clare is a keen early-morning gym-goer, an avid traveller in her campervan, and enjoys long walks with her sausage dog, Stanley.
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