“Boomerang” Resignation Email
A boomerang resignation letter is one in which an employee is requesting to take a leave of absence to
pursue another temporary position.
For example, many students have part-time jobs that they enjoy during the school year, but during the
summer, they may be returning to their home community, pursuing research or working at another
position full-time, so they are not able to remain in this part-time job. However, they would like to
indicate their interest to return to the position when they return to school.
If you would like to submit this letter, please consider these factors:
1. Have a face-to-face conversation with your supervisor prior to submitting your boomerang
resignation email. Though you may get good news that they will have a position for you when
you return, they may also tell you that they cannot hold a position for you when you return.
2. The organization may say that they will rehire you, but circumstances can change. Check-in at
least six weeks before you plan to return to this position to make sure nothing has changed. If
they are no longer interested in hiring you back, you can start your job search as soon as
possible.
If you are submitting a print letter, please use the template on the previous page to format a
business letter.
Subject Line: Resignation Letter
Dear Dr Vriend:
Please accept this letter as a formal notice of my resignation from my position as a Research Assistant
with the Canine Food Development Project for the summer season. As per our conversation, I will be a
full-time junior researcher with the Canine Cancer Research Institute from May 1st 20XX to August 28th
20XX.
Thank you for encouraging me to pursue this internship. I believe this opportunity will provide me with
additional insight into companion animal care and improve my data analysis skills. I believe that this
experience will improve my contributions to the Canine Food Development Project when I return in the
fall.
Sincerely,
Cara Magari