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Exit interview form

A structured exit questionnaire covering reasons for leaving, experience ratings, manager feedback, rehire eligibility, and open comments. Use it to turn every departure into honest, comparable feedback.

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  • Reading time~2 min
  • What's includedA complete, professionally written document you can adapt to your team.
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The template

Exit interviews are the cheapest source of honest feedback a company gets — people on their way out have little reason to sugarcoat. This form keeps the conversation structured so answers are comparable across departures and turn into trends you can act on.

How to run the interview

  • Schedule 30-45 minutes in the final week, after logistics are settled and emotions have cooled.
  • Have someone other than the direct manager conduct it — HR or a skip-level works best.
  • Share the questions in advance so the person can reflect rather than improvise.
  • Capture answers close to verbatim; summarize themes later, not during.
  • Explain how the feedback will be used and who will see it before you start.

Interview details

  • Employee: {{Employee name}}, {{Role title}}, {{Team}}
  • Manager: {{Manager name}}
  • Interviewer: {{Interviewer name}}
  • Interview date: {{Interview date}} — Last day: {{Last day}}

Reasons for leaving

  1. What is the primary reason you decided to leave?
  2. Was there a specific moment or event that started your decision?
  3. What is your next step, if you are comfortable sharing? (Optional.)
  4. What single change would most likely have kept you here?

Experience ratings

Rate each area from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) and add a short comment.

AreaRating (1-5)Comment
The role and day-to-day work{{Rating}}{{Comment}}
Support from your manager{{Rating}}{{Comment}}
Growth and learning opportunities{{Rating}}{{Comment}}
Compensation and benefits{{Rating}}{{Comment}}
Workload and work-life balance{{Rating}}{{Comment}}
Team culture and collaboration{{Rating}}{{Comment}}

The role and the team

  1. Did the role match what you were hired to do? Where did it drift?
  2. What should the next person in this role know on day one?
  3. What tools, processes, or decisions slowed you down most?

Manager and leadership

  1. Did you get clear expectations and useful feedback? Give an example either way.
  2. What should your manager keep doing, and what should they change?
  3. Did you trust the direction set by leadership? Why or why not?

Rehire and referral

  1. Would you consider returning in the future? Under what conditions?
  2. Would you recommend {{Company name}} as a place to work? Why or why not?
  3. HR use: rehire eligibility — {{Eligible / Not eligible}} — reason: {{Reason}}.

Open feedback

Anything we did not ask about that you want on the record: {{Open feedback}}

After the interview

  • Thank the person and confirm what happens with their feedback.
  • File the completed form with the offboarding record and tag recurring themes.
  • Review aggregated themes quarterly with leadership — individual answers stay confidential, patterns drive change.

Not legal advice

This template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws differ by jurisdiction and change over time — have a qualified professional review any document before you rely on it.

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