In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Often, you will be training someone to do your job because you are moving into a new position within your organization. However, if you are leaving your current company, you need to give appropriate notice so that your employer know your position needs to be filled. Look at your employment agreement for any specific details regarding giving notice. Contracts or agreements may include language regarding how far in advance you give notice, and what medium is appropriate. If your company does not have their own language regarding resignation, know that the standard is to give your employer two weeks notice before you leave, and that it's appropriate to both meet with your supervisor to discuss your departure, as well as give them a written statement regarding your intent to leave the company. Regardless of how well you train a new employee, they are not likely to remember everything from training. Develop a set of written procedures that detail step-by-step how to do your position. These procedures should include instructions on daily tasks, as well as how to conduct larger projects and processes in which you are involved. Ask your supervisor if there is a template for standard operating procedures in your company. Using a template will help keep things consistent for your trainee and make the writing process easier for you. Begin by detailing your daily duties. Explain, step-by-step, what you do each day when you come in. Once you have the daily routine established, detail larger processes and projects your trainee will be expected to pick up. Map locations for anything stored digitally, and use charts and screenshots liberally so that the trainee can pair your instructions with helpful visual aids for each step. Screenshots are especially helpful for anything you use that may be proprietary, such as databases, content management software, business to business software, or anything you would consider "in-house." For a time, you and your trainee might be sharing a space. Make sure you and your trainee both have space to work without interfering with one another. If you are moving into a new position, you may want to ask if your new desk is ready while you are training your replacement. Make sure your trainee's space is set up with what they need to fully perform their position. This includes getting them any permissions they may need for computer, software, and phone access, any keys they may need, or anything else pertinent to the specific position. Make sure you cover every topic important to your trainee by setting a schedule before you begin training. List every topic you want to cover with your trainee, and set aside the necessary block of time to make sure you can take them through the process. Remember to include time in each training block for your trainee to review the process and ask you questions. Talk with your supervisor about their plans for the trainee to make sure your schedule fits theirs. If, for example, they plan on taking the trainee out to lunch one afternoon, make sure your training calendar is mindful of that time. Have a flexible attitude when it comes to your training schedule. If something unexpected comes up in the course of your job, bring the trainee along even if the time was slotted for a different task. This allows them to see the position in action and start applying what they have already learned. If you did not hire your trainee, ask your supervisor or HR department to provide you with copies of their resume, cover letter, and any other material they may have submitted with their application. Familiarize yourself with their background and experience so that you can see where they might already have experience, and where they may need more training. Do not assume anything about your trainee. Their experience or background may be impressive, but they may not adapt quickly to the position. Likewise, their experience may be different than what you would have considered for the position, but they may still be very capable and quick to learn.
Summary: Give your notice. Set down standard operating procedures. Arrange a space. Set a schedule. Acquaint yourself with your trainee.

Problem: Article: Filling in your fixed tasks is easy, but structuring the rest of your time can get tricky. Start by writing down everything you have to accomplish on a blank sheet of paper or in a new document on your phone or computer. Prioritize tasks by writing a number or letter next to each one. For example, write 1 (or A) next to your most important tasks. These will be the tasks you'll write on your schedule first. Write 2 (or B) next to your middle-priority tasks, and 3 (or C) next to your low-priority items. When you write a task in your schedule, you could mark the priority level next to it, or just make an asterisk or exclamation point next to your top priorities. If you're planning out your week, make a list of your weekly tasks. Write down your daily tasks if you're planning a single day. Fill in your schedule starting with the most important tasks. Estimate how long each task will take, and schedule your top priorities during times that you're most alert and free of distractions. To call attention to high-priority tasks, draw asterisks, underline them, or highlight them. For example, if you're most productive in the morning, schedule high-priority projects before lunchtime. Save paper filing and deleting emails for later in the day. Do your best to set reasonable expectations. Don't try to squeeze homework or a meeting with a client into 30 minutes when you know a full hour is more realistic. After you've entered the most important items, you can fill the smaller tasks, like doing laundry or going grocery shopping. As you fill in your tasks, include specific information so you don't forget what the entry means. If you just jot down shorthand, you might not remember what you meant by "Go to meeting," or "Do research." If you have to go to a meeting, include the time, location, and who will be attending. You might also want to add bullet points on the meeting's topic. Keep in mind you don't want to write an essay for each task. Just include the necessary details that will help you stay on track. Whether you're scheduling your tasks in an app or notepad, start and end times will help you keep your day structured. You'll have a better idea of how your day will go and where you'll be at specific times. For example, you might have to prepare an outline from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., go to class from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., have lunch at 12:30 p.m., and have a meeting from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Remember to set reasonable expectations. Refer to the log you kept when you tracked your time to accurately estimate how long a task will take. You can't be 100% productive around the clock, so make time for loved ones, hanging out, and having fun. If you're the type of person who forgets to take time off, including reminders to relax and have fun is especially important. For example, include entries such as, "Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. - Have dinner with Sam and Phil (finish up at work by 5:45!)" or "Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - Take Joey to the park." Filling up your day with back-to-back tasks doesn't leave any room for revisions. Instead, budget some time to deal with interruptions or delays. Leaving at least 15 minutes between tasks is a good way to work some wiggle room into your plans. If you have to drive somewhere, remember to leave an extra 10 or 15 minutes in case you run into traffic. Even if you don't run late or get distracted, you can use chunks of wiggle room to take breaks, exercise, or to do some extra work.
Summary:
Make a list of tasks on a separate sheet of paper. Assign the most important tasks during times when you're most alert. Include details to remember exactly what you need to do. Include starting and ending times for each task. Set aside time for fun, family time, and relaxation. Leave about 25% of your time open.