Hidden code:"war stets aufmerksam und interessiert"
Category: Hidden Codes
Meaning
Strung-together weak traits without mention of concrete achievements. Signals a lack of own work results.
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
Attentive = watched; interested = asked questions but did not work independently.
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).
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "war stets aufmerksam und interessiert" mean in a work reference? +
Strung-together weak traits without mention of concrete achievements. Signals a lack of own work results. Hidden Meaning: Attentive = watched; interested = asked questions but did not work independently.
What grade does "war stets aufmerksam und interessiert" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 4 (unsatisfactory). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 5 (poor).