Exit interview questions (short) form template

Exit interview questions (short) form template

Our exit interview questions (short) form template contans 15 questions used to gather information about an employee's experience and their reasons for leaving the organisation.

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Specifications
Access 12 months (includes updates)
Length 283 words · 2 pages
Jurisdiction England, Wales and Scotland
Based on UK employment law, ACAS guidance
Last review 07/07/2026
Next review 07/01/2027
Delivery Instant download
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Exit interview questions (short)

Name:  
Job title:  
Department:  

CONFIDENTIAL

What is your primary reason for leaving your role?  
What triggered your decision to leave?  
What did you most enjoy about your job?  
What did you least enjoy about your job?  
How would you describe your relationship with your

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What is an exit interview questions (short) form?

Understanding the reasons why someone has chosen to leave their employment, and gaining insight into their honest thoughts on what it was like to work for this employer can help strengthen the employer employee relationship for others, and help improve the culture.

To make the exit conversation as meaningful and productive, use this form to act as guidance and structure ensuring all critical points of information are touched upon during the conversation.

Implementation guidance

Use these best practice actions, recommended timescales and process stages to understand when and how the Exit interview questions (short) form should be used, helping ensure each step is handled consistently and appropriately documented.

Step Description Responsibility Timing
1 Notify the departing employee about the exit interview. HR/Manager Before last day
2 Schedule the exit interview meeting. HR/Manager Before last day
3 Conduct the exit interview using the Questions Form. HR/Manager Ideally, no later than 7 days before employment ends
4 Gather and record the employee's feedback and responses. HR/Manager During interview
5 Analyse the feedback to identify areas for improvement. HR/Management After interview
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Compliance

UK employment law and best practice

There is no legal requirement to conduct an exit interview, but they can provide you with some useful information about underlying issues within your organisation.

An exit interview should not be held on the employee's last day as they may be somewhat disengaged at that point and honest feedback may not be as forthcoming.

UK employment law guidance for Exit interview questions (short) form template

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Exit interview questions (short) form template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Exit interview questions (short) form template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing exit interview processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

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