Anonymous Exit Survey Template
A fully anonymous exit survey that maximizes candor. Recommended timing: send one week after the final day with no identifying questions.
What this survey is for
Get truthful departure feedback when trust or sensitivity is a concern.
Example questions
- 1
What is the main reason you left?
Single choice
- 2
I felt safe raising concerns while I worked here.
Opinion scale
- 3
The company deals with problems honestly.
Opinion scale
- 4
Would you recommend this company as a place to work?
Yes / No
- 5
What is the one thing you never felt able to say while employed here?
Open text
- 6
What should change for current employees?
Open text
- Send the anonymous exit survey at the moment it's most relevant to the respondent.
- Keep it short — every extra question lowers completion.
- Always include at least one open-text question so AI can surface themes.
- Segment responses by audience and touchpoint to find what to fix first.
- Close the loop with respondents when you act on their feedback.
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