17 Things You Should Do Before You Quit Your Job
Use these tips to build your network when you leave your job
Today I quit my job for a new job with more responsibility. I packed up my pencil sharpener and bid farewell to my colleagues I did some housecleaning, and you should do it too. I’ve provided a list of some of these most important things I’ve done in my last two weeks in anticipation of my move to my new employer:
1. I wrote step-by-step procedures for all my duties so that the person who will do my job next will know what to do and how to do. Your successor will appreciate your due diligence, and remember your help.
2. I updated my resumes. (I actually have three resumes plus an omnibus resume that has everything I have ever done professionally and educationally going back to college.) You should set aside time every couple weeks to update your resume. Your last day on the job is a good opportunity to do this.
3. I updated my Personal Brand Communications Plan. Just like Coke, Microsoft and Google, you have a personal brand. You should consciously think about this brand — how you project yourself both online and in-person. When I was a student of public relations, this personal brand communications plan was my final project for one of my classes. I still update it every six months and…
