"verfügte über solide Grundkenntnisse"
Category: Expertise
Meaning
Professional knowledge adequate. 'Basic knowledge' instead of 'thorough' or 'good' professional knowledge limits the praise to the bare minimum -- a weak grade (cf. ZC-FW-001 to ZC-FW-003).
Switzerland vs. Germany
This phrase is rated grade 3 (sufficient) in Switzerland, and grade 4 (adequate) 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
- "besaß die für die Tätigkeit erforderlichen Grundkenntnisse"
Sources
- arbeitszeugnisse.de Kernkompetenzen
- zeugnisfairness.de
Note
Fills the gap below ZC-FW-003 (grade 3).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "verfügte über solide Grundkenntnisse" mean in a work reference? +
Professional knowledge adequate. 'Basic knowledge' instead of 'thorough' or 'good' professional knowledge limits the praise to the bare minimum -- a weak grade (cf. ZC-FW-001 to ZC-FW-003).
What grade does "verfügte über solide Grundkenntnisse" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 4 (adequate).
What does "besaß die für die Tätigkeit erforderlichen Grundkenntnisse" mean in a work reference? +
Professional knowledge adequate. 'Basic knowledge' instead of 'thorough' or 'good' professional knowledge limits the praise to the bare minimum -- a weak grade (cf. ZC-FW-001 to ZC-FW-003).