"verfügte über gute Fachkenntnisse"
Category: Expertise
Meaning
Professional knowledge satisfactory.
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 3. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"besitzt ein hervorragendes, jederzeit verfügbares Fachwissen"Sources
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
If this phrase does not reflect your work, first compare it with the complete reference and collect concrete evidence such as objectives, reviews and responsibilities. You can then ask the employer to review the wording. For a disputed or consequential case, seek qualified Swiss employment-law advice.
Note
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "verfügte über gute Fachkenntnisse" mean in a work reference? +
Professional knowledge satisfactory.
What grade does "verfügte über gute Fachkenntnisse" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 3 (satisfactory).