We all know what to do on our first day to work. But making the most of the last day at your workplace is equally essential. Instead of sitting at your desk and waiting for the last eight hours to pass by, you can accomplish a lot before you step out for good. The following dos and don'ts will help you make your last day at work count:

First and foremost, do not steal the office supplies. Complete all the work. If a colleague is taking up your responsibilities then discuss all matters relating to your job and clear all the doubts. Tying all the loose ends makes sure that the department run smoothly in your absence and saves you from receiving calls in the future.


Keep in touch with all your colleagues, co-workers, clients you have worked with and other contacts you have made during your tenure in a company. Add them to your LinkedIn and maintain an excel sheet of the details for future references. 

Ensure that your desk does not end up looking like a trash can. Throw unwanted papers and file the important ones. Do the same with your files on the computer. Let a colleague know where to find them. Never leave any personal documents or files back and clear your browsing history.

Sound positive at the exit interview with your Human Resource manager. But that does not mean sugar coating everything you have to say. Be honest and constructive about your comments. 

Change your voice mails to inform callers about the switch over. Divert your mails to a co-worker handling future follow-up. Setting up an auto-response to your clients can make you seem responsible and will make sure there aren't any hang ups later.

While you clear your inbox, save important mails, like a word of appreciation from your boss, or a good feedback on completion of a task from a co-worker. You can use such references to motivate yourself in your career ahead, and to remind you of your achievements.

Remember to e-mail, call, or personally thank everyone who has been helpful or resourceful to you at your work. Don't leave the workplace with any kind of glitches or bitterness. Clear your differences with co-workers or managers and bid goodbye on a healthy note. You never know who might be useful to you.


At the end of the day gather your pals at work not just for a farewell but also celebrate your time there and to the new beginnings awaiting you.

Your last day at work is after all not the last encounter you have with your colleagues, clients, or bosses. If you continue to work in the same industry you might bump into them at events, public places, or on social media, hence make sure you don't spoil professional relations.

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