Leaving My Company

1.How should I maximize my 2 months notice period ?

Close on a high note, not on a low one. I don't think that the rule of “you are as good as your last project” is really true, but keep this in mind. You want them to remember you at your best. On a personal note, I can share with you that how I performed in the last few months on my first job helped to open very interesting doors 10 years later. While it is tempting to relax, the right move is to perform at an even higher level.

Having said this, make sure you reach out to the people you want to keep contact with before you leave the company.

2.What kind of resources should I take from the current company ?

None, except for your personal rolodex. Having a good network is the most important thing.

You can take the time to read and learn about the industry you will move to, that would be a good move, and network a bit with the folks that know about it.

3. What are the best practices on leaving the company ?

Great performance and targeted networking, as mentioned above. And a couple more: 1) don't waste your time (and reputation) on badmouthing; 2) write a nice goodbye email (but don't be fake nor lame, please).

Hi there,

Congrats on the exit!

1.How should I maximize my 2 months notice period ?

A) Relax/enjoy B) Perform professionally (do your job to the level expected) C) Learn anything you always wanted to (e.g. through BCG Labs) D) “Finalize” networking

2.What kind of resources should I take from the current company ?

Be careful here….

3,What are the best practices on leaving the company ?

To leave professionally and gracefully and properly say goodbye to anyone who would come to expect that. Make sure to finish on a high/strong note (not a lazy one) and leave with as many people as possible thinking about you “I'm looking forward to seeing that person again”

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on making your next career step!

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

• In case with “maximize” you mean how to get the most out of your 2 months notice period, I would advise you to make sure you take care of the following three things: 1) Tasks, 2) clients (if applicable) and 3) team.
  • 1) You should obviously make sure that the tasks performed are handed over to your (new) colleagues since you do not want unfinished business after you have left.
  • 2) In case you work in a professional service environment and would want to continue your client relationships, it would be meaningful to inform your clients that you will change employers.
  • 3) It would be beneficial to leave in good terms with your colleagues. I would advise you to also think about people who you might want to stay in touch, both professionally and personally, and make sure you have a proper farewell.
• As you are most probably not allowed to take any resources with you when leaving your current employer, I would advise you to comply with the rules. Still, in case there is specific knowledge at your current employer that might as well be beneficial with your future employer, you can study the material as long as you want. Yet, please refrain from actually taking resources with you.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your leave at the old and start at the new employer, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

In these final days of leaving make sure you demonstrate highest levels of commitment and professional behaviour. Most people check out and behave irrationaly. Dont be that person. Come across as supportive and collaborative to help your manager and team smoothen the impact of you leaving. They should remember you for how gracefully you handled your notice period! 

Make a list of people you got on well with. Get their contact details, set up a coffee/chat with them, say Thank You and offer to keep on touch. The most important thing you will take away is the human network. You never know how paths cross in future.

Reflect on what worked well and didnt work well for you in this company. How are you going to put this experience in the new company and role?! 

Make sure you leave on very good terms with you manager and overall boss of your area. Dont leave with any misunderstanding. You may need their help in future or may even consider coming back to this company.

Dont take any company resources, proprietary materials etc! You can sanitise some slides/templates and take for inspiration but it should stop there. 
 

All the best for future.

Hello!

It is so important to “leave places well”, so this is a good and important relfection. i am asssuming your company is in the consulting field, and here the connections are incredibly important for the future, so keep that in mind!

I would schedule as many 1on1s as I could to say a proper goodbye and explain your next steps with clarify, for sure there will be people who will help you with them. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara