Hidden code:"war stets aufmerksam und interessiert"

Category: Hidden Codes

Switzerland
4
unsatisfactory
Germany
5
poor

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

Low confidence

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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Note

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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).

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"trug engagiert zur Verbesserung des Betriebsklimas bei"
"war ein anspruchsvoller und kritischer Mitarbeiter"

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