HR / PEOPLE OPERATIONS TEMPLATE
Exit Interview Summary Template
Exit interview: why they're leaving, what they'd change, boomerang potential, and patterns to act on.
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Field | Details |
|---|---|
Employee | |
Role | |
Manager | |
Tenure | X years, Y months |
Last Day | |
Interviewer | |
Departure Type | Voluntary |
Why They're Leaving
Question | Response |
|---|---|
Primary reason for leaving | |
What would have changed their mind? | |
Where are they going? (If they're comfortable sharing) | |
How long were they considering leaving before deciding? |
What They Liked
What kept them here as long as they stayed?
Thing they valued — in their words
Thing they valued
What They'd Change
Area | Feedback | Actionable? |
|---|---|---|
Management / leadership | What they said | Yes |
Culture / team dynamics | Maybe | |
Role / growth opportunities | ||
Compensation / benefits | ||
Tools / processes | ||
Work-life balance |
Would They Come Back?
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
Would they consider returning? (Boomerang potential) | Yes / Maybe / No |
Would they recommend us as an employer? | Yes / Maybe / No |
Can we stay in touch? | Yes / No — preferred channel |
Patterns & Action Items
Connect this interview to broader trends. Is this the third person citing the same issue?
Theme | Recurring? | Action | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
Pattern from this and other exits | Yes | What we should do | |
First Time |
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