Although handing in your notice period is essentially the confirmation of your transition away from your current job, it’s not necessarily the end – just yet. 

As you head out of the exit door, you want to ensure you remain professional and carry on as normal, providing insight and input when required. It’s not uncommon for staff to be treated differently after they hand in their notice; and although that is not guaranteed, this shouldn’t change how  you handle yourself as you walk out the door. 

Whilst the end of your tenure can be looked at as a time to be relaxed on the job, there are some essential duties (and tips) you should carry out to help your successor. These include: 

Remain focused on your work

With the time remaining in your position, remain professional and focused on your work. Continue to provide input and insight when necessary. Until the moment you leave the business, you are still and employee. 

Keep good attendance

As you aim to leave a lasting impression on your employer, continue to keep good attendance right until the very end. You may have handed in your notice, but your commitment and professionalism will determine your employers’ lasting impression of you.  

Remain punctual 

There’s no point keeping good attendance if you’re not going to remain punctual. Ensure your timekeeping is in tact for office hours, as well as scheduled meetings. 

Don’t speak badly about the company or your boss to current colleagues 

Depending on what your reasons may be for leaving a position, the challenges of the workplace should not encourage you to speak badly about your employer or co-workers. This could also be an indication to your new employer about your character – are they employing a ‘bad egg’? 

Arrange an exit interview to discuss why you are leaving to help the company in the future 

Whilst an exit interview may not be the most appealing of suggestions, this is an opportunity for you to discuss with your employer(s) the reason why you are leaving. This will benefit them as to how they can improve for existing and future employees. 

Write a detailed handover of your workload 

Yor notice period is a good time to have a meeting with your manager to organise priorities and organise a to-do list. It’s likely someone will be taking over your position once you leave. A good and helpful way to begin the transition, would be to provide a detailed handover. This allows your successor to pick up from where you left off and showcases your organisational skills. 

Leave a good lasting impression

Our previous points all lead to leaving a good lasting impression on your employer. The professional world is a small world, it’s likely that professionals are likely to have mutual connections. So it’s important to not burn any bridges during your career. 

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