"verfügte über ein fundiertes Fachwissen"
Category: Expertise
Meaning
Professional knowledge good.
How to read this wording in context
Compare the claimed level of expertise with the role, responsibilities and examples elsewhere in the reference. Generic praise can carry less information than a concrete description of applied knowledge.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "besitzt ein hervorragendes, jederzeit verfügbares Fachwissen", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 2. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"besitzt ein hervorragendes, jederzeit verfügbares Fachwissen"Variants
- "verfügte über ein sehr gutes Fachwissen"
Sources
- arbeitszeugnisse.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 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 "verfügte über ein fundiertes Fachwissen" mean in a work reference? +
Professional knowledge good.
What grade does "verfügte über ein fundiertes Fachwissen" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 2 (good). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 2 (good).
What does "verfügte über ein sehr gutes Fachwissen" mean in a work reference? +
Professional knowledge good.