If you're still looking for a job, good for you: there's no problem with that, and there are still some opportunities to be found. But you're much more likely to be fired these days than you are to be hired.
At financial services firms and banks in particular, you see a flood of Analysts leaving in July and August, along with an accompanying flood of farewell emails.
But most of these emails are -boring- beyond all belief, and whenever I see them I mostly can't believe my eyes.
"Today is my last day at JPMorgan. The experience has been rewarding both professionally and personally, and I will be taking some time off and then moving to Blackstone next month. I look forward to staying in touch with everyone."
Most of the time you see letters very similar to the above, incredibly boring one.
But if you make your farewell email entertaining, won't you annoy people? Not if you're "appreciative, with an edge."
Here's an outline of how you could entertain your colleagues without annoying anyone or burning bridges:
First, remind them that it is your last did and that you enjoyed the experience on some level. Don't anger them before they even start reading.
Next, go into some of the good and otherwise entertaining memories you've had - like the holiday parties, that closing dinner in Vegas, and your road show to Thailand. Don't go overboard with listing inappropriate stories, but spend a few sentences reminding them of some of the fun times you've had.
Close by telling them what you're doing next - and try to make it funny. Don't just state, "Following my experience here, I will be moving to Company X" - try to insert a quip or pun about what you're doing.
At the end, say that you look forward to staying in touch and give your contact information.
Having a strong "P.S." is also quite important - many people skip to the P.S. and only read that, so make sure it's good and re-states your overall theme.
And before sending it, proofread your email one last time to ensure that there are no mistakes. Don't send your letter to 100,000 people if you've only worked with 50 of them before!
At financial services firms and banks in particular, you see a flood of Analysts leaving in July and August, along with an accompanying flood of farewell emails.
But most of these emails are -boring- beyond all belief, and whenever I see them I mostly can't believe my eyes.
"Today is my last day at JPMorgan. The experience has been rewarding both professionally and personally, and I will be taking some time off and then moving to Blackstone next month. I look forward to staying in touch with everyone."
Most of the time you see letters very similar to the above, incredibly boring one.
But if you make your farewell email entertaining, won't you annoy people? Not if you're "appreciative, with an edge."
Here's an outline of how you could entertain your colleagues without annoying anyone or burning bridges:
First, remind them that it is your last did and that you enjoyed the experience on some level. Don't anger them before they even start reading.
Next, go into some of the good and otherwise entertaining memories you've had - like the holiday parties, that closing dinner in Vegas, and your road show to Thailand. Don't go overboard with listing inappropriate stories, but spend a few sentences reminding them of some of the fun times you've had.
Close by telling them what you're doing next - and try to make it funny. Don't just state, "Following my experience here, I will be moving to Company X" - try to insert a quip or pun about what you're doing.
At the end, say that you look forward to staying in touch and give your contact information.
Having a strong "P.S." is also quite important - many people skip to the P.S. and only read that, so make sure it's good and re-states your overall theme.
And before sending it, proofread your email one last time to ensure that there are no mistakes. Don't send your letter to 100,000 people if you've only worked with 50 of them before!
About the Author:
Riyan Richter is a contributing editor to Mergers & Inquisitions, the top resource online for understanding investment banking and how to write farewell emails.
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