Exit interviews are a tricky business. As you’re counting down the hours until you collect your final paycheck and meet your friends to celebrate a new chapter in your career, the HR person in front of you may be asking about your reasons for leaving, your take on your boss’ management style, and your suggestions for retaining other employees. While you’d love to tell them about the time your boss strolled into work at two in the afternoon after a night of heavy partying (and kept her sunglasses on indoors), how honest should you really be with HR? After all, your exit interview is one of the last items you’ll complete at your current job, so it could leave a lasting impression about your time at the company and your level of professionalism. Here are some tips for navigating the exit interview so you can leave on the right note.
