Benefits of Exit Interviews
Conducting exit interviews and asking the right questions can have positive outcomes for employers.
- Departing employees can give more candid feedback about company issues.
- Feedback can give insight into company culture and ways to improve.
- It can leave a good impression on exiting staff and increase the company’s reputation.
- Can give insight into how to improve management relationships with employees.
Sample
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
Employee Name: [EMPLOYEE NAME] Title/Department: [JOB TITLE/DEPARTMENT]
Start Date With Company: [MM/DD/YYYY] Separation Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
EXIT INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
Please describe why you are leaving your position.
[DESCRIBE WHY EMPLOYEE IS LEAVING]
Was your job what you expected it to be? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If not, please explain: [EXPLAIN JOB EXPECTATIONS]
Do you feel you were placed in a position compatible with your skills? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If not, please explain: [EXPLAIN SKILL COMPATIBILITY]
Do you feel that there was a possibility for advancement? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If not, please explain: [EXPLAIN PREVENTION OF POSSIBILITY]
What were some challenges you faced in your position?
[DESCRIBE CHALLENGES]
What did you like about your position?
[DESCRIBE POSITIVE JOB ASPECTS]
What did you dislike about your position?
[DESCRIBE JOB DISLIKES]
Is there anything the company could have done differently to change your decision?
[DESCRIBE WHAT COMPANY COULD HAVE DONE]
Additional Comments:
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
Employee Signature: Date:
Print Name: [EMPLOYEE NAME]