I put in my two weeks notice at work and HR says that I have to do an Exit Interview with them before I leave. What's the purpose of this and if I say anything bad about my manager, will HR tell my manager? If I say anything bad will it effect any recommendations / referrals for a new job? My manager was awful and caused a lot of problems for me, that’s why I’m leaving. However, I want to make sure I don’t burn any bridges when leaving.
2006-07-05 15:19:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Mainly that is exactly what most companies use Exit Interviews for... to determine thing like that... looking for Bad Bosses. If over time they can see that one boss's department tends to have a high turn-over rate... they may take action against that boss.
It's mostly for their own quality controll. They may also take the time to inform you of your obligations that you may have agreed to when you first signed on. Some companies have a "Non-Compete" agreement where you have agreed as a condition of employment that you will not work for a competitor of their's for a period of time after the termination. Also they may reinforce their privacy policies.
They may also try to get a feel for the type of person you are to help them make a decision on if you are a risk of having stolen something.
2006-07-05 15:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by theevillink 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
an exit interview is sort of an internal control for them to try and fix the things that aren't working. i don't think they are going to run and tell your manager what you said but it could show up in an evaluation of that manager. if you are worried about recommnedations and referrals for a new job, just leave that manager's name off your list of references. when you do go for interviews, you might be asked why you left your last job and if they may contact that place. just be honest and let them know about what happened and why you don't want them to call. i wouldn't worry too much about burning bridges. you are leaving for a reason and they deserve to know that. they might ask you if there is anything they can do that would make you stay. just be completely honest with them. a friend of mine was leaving a job a while back and she actually sat down and wrote a letter about everything she found wrong with the place. i don't know that they ever fixed any of it, but at least it was brought to their attention. look at the exit interview as your way to make working conditions better for the people that come after you.
2006-07-05 16:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by cutelea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An exit interview gives you an opportunity to give the employer CONSTRUCTIVE criticism on the company. If you can be calm and maintain a professional attitude, by all means provide them with the reason for your leaving, even if it's due to a "bad" manager. Assume that they might tell the manager at the time of their next review. If you're leaving is a part of a pattern that involves previous employees, it is in the companies best interest to know, but KEEP IT SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT AND DON'T GET PERSONAL.
May I offer one more piece of advice since you're afraid of the repercussions when it comes to your references? In the future.....never leave one job without having secured a new one to go to. That way you don't have to worry about the current employer.
Good luck!
2006-07-05 15:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by nu_shashita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Exit interview is to find out exactly why you are leaving. HR uses it to make the company better.
Be honest, and don't worry about burning bridges. If it was a bridge worth saving, would you be leaving? Not burning bridges may leave your former managers actions unchecked and as a result, one of your coworkers or even your replacement may be up for a situation worse than what you experienced.
2006-07-05 15:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the company's point of view, an exit interview can provide invaluable feedback about employee's attitudes towards the working environment, the terms and conditions of their work, whether there are any systems or procedures that they need to adopt and the effect of morale (or lack of it) at the office.
Here's some helpful hints for the interview:
http://www.i-resign.com/uk/resignationkit/exit_interview.asp
2006-07-05 15:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an interview for leaving your job. they wants to find out why you are leaving,what was wrong, where you are going. if they need to change anything,not that they do it is just a formality.just be careful what you say to whom if you want to leave on a good not. if there is someone ther you trust then let them know the reasons.
2006-07-05 15:28:50 · answer #6 · answered by sheila s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is what you fear. Sorry.
The company would like to know why you are leaving, if it is because of a poor work environmet then tell them. they may notice a pattern with this particular supervisor and take action. Good luck on your new job!!!
2006-07-05 15:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by blue_mnms_rule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This URL has a lot of information about Exit Interviews and explains why you do not HAVE to take one. It also talks about why you might choose to take it anyway. Here it is:
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/cs/interviewtips/a/exit_interview.htm
2006-07-05 15:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by old-tired-and-poor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be objective when you tell the interviewer why you are leaving . Don't name names.
2006-07-05 15:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just ask you why you're leaving to see if there is anything in the company they can change to keep their employees around.
2006-07-05 15:22:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋