Is there anything to be gained from doing an Exit Interview?

You have scored the perfect new job and are happily prepared to leave your two-year armageddon experience. So, it is shocking to an employee that their company would like an exit interview!

Exit interviews raise a heave-ho of insecurities and emotions. And, if your tenure with the firm has been less than perfect, how do you grin and bear it?

How do you respond thoughtfully to the inevitable exit interview question, "Do you have any final thoughts," the go-to question hapless Exit Interviewers never fail to ask a departing employee?

Do you prefer a quiet "Well done you! Off you go now, enjoy!" email as I would?

Notwithstanding, Exit Interviews can be a valuable experience and are rarely a waste of time. As the departing employee, try to approach the meeting cautiously since the quality of your future references may depend on it. But remember, the exit interview is undeniably for the employer's ultimate benefit.?

Do consider taking good notes. Nothing shortens an exit interview like an employee taking notes!

Here are some tips:

1.??????Exercise risk avoidance. Resist the urge to do a core dump of your grievances and complaints. And above all, demonstrate respect for the exit interview process.

2.??????If asked, offer at least one project-focused generalized recommendation. Giving constructive feedback is a principled approach, and although it is not an obligation, do try to rise to the occasion.

3. Keep track of your objective, i.e., to leave with your sense of humor, dignity, references, and reputation as a valued employee intact. Please be prepared and remember to jot down what needs to be said.

4.??????Try to ignore the tribunal atmosphere of the meeting since there is no other meeting like it. Remember to hold your emotions in check and wish everyone continued career success at the company.

5. If asked about your tenure at the firm, resist the urge to pejorate senior team members. Try to engage at the meeting but refrain from being pigeonholed or relegated to just answering their questions.

You may opt-out if an exit interview feels too nerve-racking and iterative, but doing that may be a squandered opportunity.

Ultimately a good approach is to do what is best for you. You are leaving, after all, and putting a proper full stop to this phase of your relationship with the company!

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