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    Career outlook check

    People & Culture Leads Performance & Growth

    This survey evaluates employees’ optimism about their future at the company, alignment between their career goals and the opportunities available. It also helps gauge the likelihood of long-term employee retention.

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    Why use this template

    • Understand career alignment Learn how well employees’ career goals fit within your organization’s growth path.

    • Track long-term commitmentSpot trends around employee retention and future engagement.

    • Foster career conversationsUse results to initiate meaningful development plans and mentorship.

    How this template works

    Geekbot’s Career outlook check survey helps HR and managers track how optimistic employees feel about their future, whether their goals align with company opportunities, and how committed they are to staying.

    The insights allow leadership to uncover retention risks early and support career conversations that drive engagement and growth.

    Questions

    1. Future Optimism
      1. How optimistic are you about your future at [Company]?
      1-5 scale
    2. Career Alignment
      2. My career goals align with the opportunities available at this company.
      Agree/Disagree
    3. Skills Development
      3. Are you learning valuable skills in your current role?
      1-5 scale
    4. Retention Likelihood
      4. How likely are you to be working here in one year?
      0-10 scale (NPS)

    Settings

    • Schedule:

      Trigger: Immediately

      Recurrence: Every 12 month(s)

      Duration: Allow voting for 14 day(s)

    • Results

      Results Visibility: Visible only to the creator

      Anonymize results: OFF

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    Customize it

    Edit questions, schedule, or fit to your team's needs.
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    Hit Publish!

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    Frequently asked questions

    Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Try the Help Center— our team is here to help.

    The Career outlook check survey helps organizations understand how employees perceive their future within the company. It evaluates optimism, career alignment, skill growth, and retention likelihood — giving HR and leadership early visibility into engagement trends and potential turnover risks.

    This survey works best when conducted every 12 months. Running it once a year allows leaders to identify long-term career sentiment shifts, track progress on development programs, and guide meaningful career conversations during review cycles.

    Yes, you can tailor the questions to your organization’s structure — for instance, focusing on specific departments, seniority levels, or growth programs. You can also adjust the frequency, make it anonymous, and choose the audience to gather the most relevant insights.