"Wir bedanken uns für die Mitarbeit"
Category: Closing Formula (Thanks)
Meaning
Closing formula grade 4+. No regret about the departure = significantly negative signal.
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
- "Wir danken für die Mitarbeit"
Sources
- arbeitszeugnis.de
- Computerwoche
Note
The absence of the word 'regret' is a strong downgrading indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Wir bedanken uns für die Mitarbeit" mean in a work reference? +
Closing formula grade 4+. No regret about the departure = significantly negative signal.
What grade does "Wir bedanken uns für die Mitarbeit" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 4 (adequate).
What does "Wir danken für die Mitarbeit" mean in a work reference? +
Closing formula grade 4+. No regret about the departure = significantly negative signal.