"zeigte stets Eigeninitiative und Leistungsbereitschaft"
Category: Motivation
Meaning
Work motivation good. 'Always' without an additional superlative = grade 2.
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 2. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"zeigte stets ein sehr hohes Maß an Eigeninitiative und Leistungsbereitschaft"Variants
- "war stets motiviert und engagiert"
Sources
- Karriereakademie
- arbeitszeugnis.de
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 stets Eigeninitiative und Leistungsbereitschaft" mean in a work reference? +
Work motivation good. 'Always' without an additional superlative = grade 2.
What grade does "zeigte stets Eigeninitiative und Leistungsbereitschaft" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 2 (good). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 2 (good).
What does "war stets motiviert und engagiert" mean in a work reference? +
Work motivation good. 'Always' without an additional superlative = grade 2.