"zeigte Eigeninitiative"
Category: Motivation
Meaning
Work motivation satisfactory. Without a frequency adverb = average initiative.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "zeigte stets ein sehr hohes Maß an Eigeninitiative und Leistungsbereitschaft", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 3. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"zeigte stets ein sehr hohes Maß an Eigeninitiative und Leistungsbereitschaft"Variants
- "war motiviert"
Sources
- Karriereakademie
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 FAQFrequently Asked Questions
What does "zeigte Eigeninitiative" mean in a work reference? +
Work motivation satisfactory. Without a frequency adverb = average initiative.
What grade does "zeigte Eigeninitiative" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 3 (satisfactory).
What does "war motiviert" mean in a work reference? +
Work motivation satisfactory. Without a frequency adverb = average initiative.