"arbeitete stets sorgfältig und zuverlässig"
Category: Work Style
Meaning
Work approach good.
How to read this wording in context
Read this phrase together with the other performance statements. Frequency words, intensifiers and restrictions can change the assessment, while an isolated sentence may not represent the overall reference.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "arbeitete stets äußerst sorgfältig, genau und zuverlässig", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 2. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"arbeitete stets äußerst sorgfältig, genau und zuverlässig"Sources
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Swiss employment-reference context
Swiss guidance says a full work reference should clearly cover duties, performance, and behavior, and that ambiguous coded messages are not permitted. The decoder explains common interpretations but cannot determine whether a specific reference is legally valid.
Read SECO's official work-reference FAQWhat to do if the wording seems wrong
Check that this positive or neutral phrase is consistent with the duties, achievements and behavior described elsewhere. If an important part of your work is missing or contradicted, ask the employer for a factual review before relying on the automated grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "arbeitete stets sorgfältig und zuverlässig" mean in a work reference? +
Work approach good.
What grade does "arbeitete stets sorgfältig und zuverlässig" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 2 (good). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 2 (good).