CHAPTER 20

What to Say in an Exit Interview

by Rebecca Zucker

Given that most people will hold multiple jobs over the course of their professional lives, you may have the opportunity to participate in an exit interview at one or more points during your career. Not all organizations conduct exit interviews, but if you do have the opportunity to do one, it is a chance to provide a helpful point of view to the organization so that leadership can learn and continuously improve for current and future employees. Although the previous chapter warned about oversharing during your exit interview, depending on your situation, being professional in giving your employer some constructive feedback could benefit both you and the people you leave behind.

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