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Exit interview survey template

Why people leave, in their own words: the trigger, the manager, pay, growth and what would have kept them.

7 questions · about 5 minutes to complete · free on every plan

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Free account required. The template is copied into your workspace; edit anything before publishing.

When to use it
After resignation is accepted, before the last day.
Who it is for
Departing employees.

How to use this template

  1. Send it after the resignation is accepted but before the last day.
  2. Promise that answers are shared in aggregate with leadership, not with the manager.
  3. Compare reasons for leaving with engagement results to spot blind spots.

Questions in the exit interview survey template

  1. 1. What is the main reason you are leaving?

    single choice · Better opportunity elsewhere, Pay, Lack of growth, My manager, Workload or burnout, Relocation or personal, Company direction, Other

  2. 2. Which of these also played a part?

    multi choice · Pay, Lack of growth, Manager, Workload, Culture, Flexibility, Recognition, None of these

  3. 3. Looking back:

    matrix · I had a clear understanding of what was expected of me, My manager supported me, I had opportunities to grow, I felt valued

  4. 4. Would you consider returning in the future?

    single choice · Yes, Maybe, No

  5. 5. Would you recommend this organisation to a friend?

    single choice · Yes, Maybe, No

  6. 6. What could we have done to keep you?

    open text

  7. 7. What advice would you give your replacement?

    open text

What the results look like

IllustrativeSynthetic sample of 120 responses generated for this preview, not real survey data. Your results page shows the same charts for your own responses.

1.What is the main reason you are leaving?

120 answered
Answer distribution
AnswerCountPercent
Better opportunity elsewhere108%
Pay76%
Lack of growth2521%
My manager2017%
Workload or burnout1210%
Relocation or personal2319%
Company direction76%
Other1613%

2.Which of these also played a part?

116 answered
Answer distribution
AnswerCountPercent
Pay8069%
Lack of growth8674%
Manager4741%
Workload6556%
Culture4337%
Flexibility3732%
Recognition4236%
None of these00%

3.Looking back:

120 answered
StatementStrongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreen
I had a clear understanding of what was expected of me8%11%16%27%38%120
My manager supported me8%13%13%35%32%120
I had opportunities to grow9%14%23%23%30%120
I felt valued5%14%16%31%34%120

4.Would you consider returning in the future?

120 answered
Answer distribution
AnswerCountPercent
Yes5949%
Maybe2218%
No3933%

How to read these questions

  • single choice: Read the share choosing each option, then cross-tab by a segment question to see who differs.
  • multi choice: Percentages add up to more than 100% because people can pick several. Compare options by share of respondents, not share of picks.
  • matrix: Compare rows on the same column (for example, % agree) to find the weakest statement, then look at who rates it lowest.

Frequently asked questions

Should an exit interview be a survey or a conversation?

Both. The survey gets honest answers to the awkward questions (manager, pay, culture); the conversation adds context. Send the survey first.

How long does the exit interview survey take to complete?

About 5 minutes: 7 questions, most of them single-tap. Every question can be edited, removed or reordered in the builder before you publish.

Is this template free to use?

Yes. Every template is included on the Free plan. Sign up, click Use this template, and it is copied into your workspace where you can edit it, add your logo and share it by link, email or embed.

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