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Tackling an exit interview - the ins and outs

When employees quit a job, they are typically ready to finish their last day and get out. After all, there are reasons why workers quit and when the time comes many just want to leave the experience behind.

But if the company requests you provide an exit interview, I encourage workers to participate. Exit interviews provide HR departments the important feedback needed to address management or process issues that may be the cause of hostility for other employees as well.

The following article offers a couple of tips to help guide workers through the exit interview process. But the most important tip I can offer is to remember to be constructive when providing feedback.

If workers are angry, they will not be giving constructive feedback on their work experience. But what employees do not realize is that the exit interview is their opportunity to have the last world.

Exit interviews are the time for workers to purge themselves of the positive and negative experiences of their work environment. Whether it's a management style or department structure, letting HR know why you are leaving without bad-mouthing anyone or anything will make workers part of the solutions instead of adding to the problems.

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Great information and a great blog. I always encourage employees to participate in exit interviews. Why not leave a good last impression?

Posted by John H on December 17, 2008 9:16 AM

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