What is an exit interview?

• A. A meeting between a departing employee and their employer to discuss the employee's departure.
• B. A performance review for current employees.
• C. A training session for new hires.
• D. A quarterly financial review.

Answer: (A)

An exit interview is a meeting between a departing employee and their employer (often with HR) to discuss the reasons for leaving, gather feedback on the job and the organization, and identify ways to improve. It’s typically held near the employee’s last day and helps the company understand turnover trends and capture insights for future retention and system improvements. It’s not a performance review of current staff, not a training session for new hires, and not a financial review; those are different activities with separate purposes.