Useful Expressions
Drag and drop the best word/phrase from a word box into the blank.
1. I am writing to let you know that I will be resigning from my position as an education consultant
.
next week
tomorrow morning
effective March 10
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Incorrect.
Self-assessments provide you with a chance to impress your employer through highlighting all of your positive qualities and accomplishments. You do not want to spend your time trying to gain sympathy from your employer about your weaknesses when you could be fighting for a raise.
2. However, it is time for me to take my career to a different direction and to move onto
opportunities and challenges.
bigger
better
more rewarding
new
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Incorrect.
When explaining your reason for leaving the company, try to be as diplomatic as possible and avoid saying that you are too good for the current company. Using “new opportunities” sounds better because it sounds like you want to expand your experience or skills rather than looking for a bigger paycheck.
3. I look forward to working with you again in the future
. Many thanks for your understanding.
if things don’t work out in my new company
if I remain unemployed
if you want to hire me again
should the opportunity present itself
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Do not assume that the company will automatically hire you again if you wish to return. Instead, you should mention your openness or possibility of working with them again if the opportunity arises.