Hidden code:"verfügte über Fachwissen und konnte es im Großen und Ganzen einsetzen"
Category: Hidden Codes
Meaning
Downgrading phrase. Theoretical expertise is certified, but its practical application is relativised by 'on the whole' -- a typical divergence between knowledge and implementation.
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
The qualifier 'on the whole' means: was only partly able to apply the existing knowledge in practice.
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
- "konnte sein Fachwissen weitgehend anwenden"
Sources
- Haufe Zeugnissprache
- arbeitszeugnisse.de Kernkompetenzen
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
Combines the relativisation principle (ZC-RULE-001) with the expertise section. FLAG: Wording variable in the literature. Related to ZC-FW-005 (expertise, applied as needed).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "verfügte über Fachwissen und konnte es im Großen und Ganzen einsetzen" mean in a work reference? +
Downgrading phrase. Theoretical expertise is certified, but its practical application is relativised by 'on the whole' -- a typical divergence between knowledge and implementation. Hidden Meaning: The qualifier 'on the whole' means: was only partly able to apply the existing knowledge in practice.
What grade does "verfügte über Fachwissen und konnte es im Großen und Ganzen einsetzen" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 4 (unsatisfactory). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 5 (poor).
What does "konnte sein Fachwissen weitgehend anwenden" mean in a work reference? +
Downgrading phrase. Theoretical expertise is certified, but its practical application is relativised by 'on the whole' -- a typical divergence between knowledge and implementation. Hidden Meaning: The qualifier 'on the whole' means: was only partly able to apply the existing knowledge in practice.