Acing the exit interview, and why you shouldn’t use it to let loose
Positivity is mostly preferred, especially because it’s worth being mindful of the bridges you don’t want to burn.
SO you’ve submitted your resignation letter to your supervisor, prepared your handovers and trained your replacement. One of the last things to do before you leave your job is the exit interview.
Many departing employees think of this as a formality — and I am sure, in a number of companies, human resources (HR) agrees — but I would argue that for both sides (employee and employer), the exit interview can be a valuable opportunity to share and discover constructive and useful insights on how the company can improve and better retain its talent.
HR consultants I spoke to on this topic were divided over how candid you should be.
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