What to expect and do as you exit your current job

Transitioning out of your job doesn’t have to be stressful—if you know what to expect. Here's what you should do before your exit.

⚠️ Note to HR : These to-do items will vary from organization to organization; if these tasks don’t feel relevant, customize this list in a way that matches your offboarding procedures!

Take these actions

• Communicate your departure 
• Complete your exit paperwork
• Gather any company-owned items you need to return
• Prepare for, schedule, and complete your exit interview
• Say goodbye

Why is this important?

It’s important to tie up any loose ends—and give your two cents about your experience!—before you move on to your new job.

Communicate your departure

You’ve already given HR a heads up that you’re planning to leave the company for a new role. But it’s also important to talk to your manager to:

• Let them know when your last day is
• Develop a plan to transition your work to others

Your manager can give you insight into who else, if anyone, you need to talk to about your upcoming exit (like your teammates or direct reports)—and, if so, the best way to let them know.

Review and complete your exit documents

In the upcoming days, you’ll receive your exit documents, including:

• Final benefits and payroll information
• Notices relating to applicable benefit plans and continuation
• Your Non-disclosure and other relevant signed documents
• Contact information update form
• Exit survey

Before you leave, please complete and sign all documents in the packet and return to HR.

Gather company-owned items to return

You’ll need to return any company-owned items you currently have, such as:

• Company-issued devices (including laptop and cell phone)
• Parking pass
• Security pass
• Office keys
• Corporate credit cards and/or financial documents

Please get these items together and have them ready to return on HR on or before your last day.

Complete your exit interview

The exit interview is an opportunity for you to talk about your experience working at @company.name, your reasons for leaving or accepting a new role, and what we, as a company, can do better in the future. This is also an opportunity for you to share your feedback.

We want to make sure you feel prepared, so while this isn’t a complete list of questions, some areas to think about prior to the interview include:

• What factors contributed to your decision to resign?
• What about your new role feels like a better fit than your current role?
• Is there anything we, as a company, could have done to prevent your departure?
• How was your overall experience working here?
• Would you consider returning to @company.name if a position was available in the future?

Say goodbye

It’s important to us that you know how much we appreciate your hard work, dedication, and the contributions you made during your time working at @company.name. We’re going to miss you—and we’d love the opportunity for a proper sendoff!

Let us know if you’d be interested in a goodbye gathering. We understand a formal goodbye isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time though—so if you prefer not to, please feel free to decline.