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Exit Interview

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Definition:

What is an Exit Interview?

An exit interview is a meeting between an employee who has resigned or been terminated and the company's Human Resources department. The reason companies conduct exit interviews is to get feedback about the job the employee held, the work environment, and the organization.

Exit Interview Questions

Typical exit interview questions include why you are leaving, why you decided to accept a new position, whether there is anything you would change about the company, and what suggestions you might have for improvement.

Examples:
ABCD Company always conducts exit interviews with departing employees.
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