Hidden code:"hat die ihm übertragenen Aufgaben mit großem Fleiß und Interesse erledigt"
Category: Hidden Codes
Meaning
'Diligence' without mention of 'success' or 'results' is a downgrading phrasing in reference-letter language -- the employee tried hard but did not deliver.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "war stets mit Interesse bei der Sache". Both are assessed as Swiss grade 4, but their wording and emphasis differ; the surrounding document can determine which interpretation fits better.
"war stets mit Interesse bei der Sache"Hidden Meaning
Diligent but incapable. Much effort, little result.
Switzerland vs. Germany
This phrase is rated grade 4 (unsatisfactory) in Switzerland, and grade 5 (poor) in Germany. In Switzerland, this phrase is rated better than in Germany.
Background: In Switzerland, "good" is the norm qualification (Labour Court Zurich), while in Germany, "satisfactory" (grade 3) is the statistical average (BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13).
Variants
- "arbeitete mit Fleiß und Eifer"
- "erledigte alle ihm übertragenen Aufgaben mit großem Fleiß und Interesse"
- "bearbeitete seine Aufgaben mit Fleiß und Interesse"
- "ging mit Fleiß und Interesse an die Arbeit"
Sources
- zeugnisfairness.de
- rueden.de
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 FAQFrequently Asked Questions
What does "hat die ihm übertragenen Aufgaben mit großem Fleiß und Interesse erledigt" mean in a work reference? +
'Diligence' without mention of 'success' or 'results' is a downgrading phrasing in reference-letter language -- the employee tried hard but did not deliver. Hidden Meaning: Diligent but incapable. Much effort, little result.
What grade does "hat die ihm übertragenen Aufgaben mit großem Fleiß und Interesse erledigt" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 4 (unsatisfactory). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 5 (poor).
What does "arbeitete mit Fleiß und Eifer" mean in a work reference? +
'Diligence' without mention of 'success' or 'results' is a downgrading phrasing in reference-letter language -- the employee tried hard but did not deliver. Hidden Meaning: Diligent but incapable. Much effort, little result.
What does "erledigte alle ihm übertragenen Aufgaben mit großem Fleiß und Interesse" mean in a work reference? +
'Diligence' without mention of 'success' or 'results' is a downgrading phrasing in reference-letter language -- the employee tried hard but did not deliver. Hidden Meaning: Diligent but incapable. Much effort, little result.
What does "bearbeitete seine Aufgaben mit Fleiß und Interesse" mean in a work reference? +
'Diligence' without mention of 'success' or 'results' is a downgrading phrasing in reference-letter language -- the employee tried hard but did not deliver. Hidden Meaning: Diligent but incapable. Much effort, little result.
What does "ging mit Fleiß und Interesse an die Arbeit" mean in a work reference? +
'Diligence' without mention of 'success' or 'results' is a downgrading phrasing in reference-letter language -- the employee tried hard but did not deliver. Hidden Meaning: Diligent but incapable. Much effort, little result.