HR Chief | Exit Interview Template

Exit interviews can be conducted in person, over the phone, or via an online survey.

When conducted properly and respectfully, exit interviews can provide valuable insights into an organization’s strengths and weaknesses. Employers can use this information to make improvements to their company culture and to the way they onboard and support employees.

To make this process easier, we’ve assembled an exit interview template.

This template is intended to help teams create an effective and informative exit interview experience. It is important to remember that state and federal laws may place additional requirements on employers with respect to employee referrals. This policy should be reviewed by legal counsel prior to implementation.

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Exit Interview Template

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Employee Information

Employee name:
Employee title:
Manager name:
Department/Team:
Last day:
Start date:
Length of employment:

Exit Interview Questions

What is your reason for leaving [ORGANIZATION]?
What could have been done to prevent you from leaving?
How would you describe [ORGANIZATION]’s culture?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you describe your overall experience working at the company?
What is the best thing about working in your role here?
What is the worst thing about working in your role here?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your ability to do what you do best every day during your experience here? Why?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your manager? Why?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your opportunities for career development here? Why?
On a scale of 1 to 10, how important do you feel your role is valued by [ORGANIZATION]? Why?
How accurate has your experience here been compared to your expectations before you joined?
How likely are you to recommend [ORGANIZATION] as a place to work for your family and friends?
How would you improve [ORGANIZATION] if you had the chance?
Have you ever encountered or experienced discrimination or harassment here?
What other comments would you like to provide?

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