Leaving a job? You may be asked to participate in an exit interview. Here's how to survive with your pride and reputation intact -and take charge of your future. Video with sound: http://midlifecareerstrategy.com/blog/archives/3506

1. Midlife Career Strategy
“Surviving Your Exit Interview”
By Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D.
http://www.MidlifeCareerStrategy.com

2. “What Are Exit
Interviews?”
Leaving a job
Often required
With HR or senior manager

3. “Purpose of Exit
Interviews”
Defuse emotion of departing person
Remind you of company policies
Give HR something to do

4. “Should You Share All”
Help the organization
Help former colleagues
Warn of management problems

5. “

6. “You’re Not A Consultant”
“If they want your opinion, they will pay you!”
No gain from providing info
Share no info on your new job

7. Instead, make these 2
points…
“Loved it here”
“Couldn’t turn down this rare
opportunity”
.

8. Move on!
Within 30 to 90 days – a dim memory.
After you’re gone, you’re gone!
Maintain business relationships with
supportive colleagues / bosses.
.

9. More
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