Exit Interview
Understand why employees leave with structured exit interviews
Learn why employees leave, what leadership should improve, and whether they would recommend or rejoin the company.
When to use this template
Use this exit interview survey when an employee gives notice. It captures candid feedback about their experience, reasons for leaving, and suggestions for improvement. Departing employees are often more honest than current staff, making exit interviews one of the most valuable feedback channels for HR. Run the survey alongside or instead of an in-person exit conversation.
Questions included (7)
What is the primary reason you are leaving?
How supported did you feel by your manager?
How fairly were you compensated for your work?
Would you consider returning to this company in the future?
Would you recommend this company as a place to work?
What should leadership improve first?
Is there anything else you would like to share before you leave?
How to customize this template
Tell the AI editor about your company and the departing employee's role type (engineering, sales, support, etc.). It will add role-specific questions and adjust the language for sensitivity. For remote teams, this survey-based approach is often more comfortable than a video call interview.
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Frequently asked questions
Should exit interviews be anonymous?
Ideally yes, especially for aggregated analysis. Anonymous exit surveys produce more honest responses. If you need to attribute feedback to specific individuals (for legal or management reasons), be transparent about it.
What is the most important exit interview question?
"What is the primary reason you are leaving?" is the most critical question. Follow up with "What could we have done differently to keep you?" to get actionable insights. This template includes both.
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