"hat sich bemüht, die ihm übertragenen Aufgaben zu erledigen"
Category: Performance Assessment
Meaning
Grade 6 (very poor). 'Tried/endeavoured' = effort without success. Classic coded reference to inadequate performance.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 4. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit"Switzerland vs. Germany
This phrase is rated grade 4 (unsatisfactory) in Switzerland, and grade 6 (unsatisfactory) 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
- "war bestrebt, seine Aufgaben zu erfüllen"
- "bemühte sich stets"
Sources
- ifb Betriebsrat
- Nexaria (CH) Codierungen in Arbeitszeugnissen
- suedostschweizjobs.ch
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 FAQNote
One of the most well-known Zeugniscode phrases. In Switzerland, criticised as impermissible coding by the Federal Administrative Court (BVGer A-2021/2019), but still in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hat sich bemüht, die ihm übertragenen Aufgaben zu erledigen" mean in a work reference? +
Grade 6 (very poor). 'Tried/endeavoured' = effort without success. Classic coded reference to inadequate performance.
What grade does "hat sich bemüht, die ihm übertragenen Aufgaben zu erledigen" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 4 (unsatisfactory). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 6 (unsatisfactory).
What does "war bestrebt, seine Aufgaben zu erfüllen" mean in a work reference? +
Grade 6 (very poor). 'Tried/endeavoured' = effort without success. Classic coded reference to inadequate performance.
What does "bemühte sich stets" mean in a work reference? +
Grade 6 (very poor). 'Tried/endeavoured' = effort without success. Classic coded reference to inadequate performance.