What does Arbeitszeugnis mean?
An Arbeitszeugnis (employment reference) is a letter from your employer about your work. You often need it for new applications.
das Arbeitszeugnis · die Arbeitszeugnisse (plural)
When your job ends, you usually have a right to a written reference. Ask your employer for it.
References use fixed wording with hidden grades. A sentence that sounds friendly can mean a bad grade.
If you think your reference is wrong, you can ask for a change. Get advice for this.
Example sentence
Wir bestätigen, dass Herr Mustermann seine Aufgaben stets zu unserer vollen Zufriedenheit erledigt hat.
We confirm that Mr Mustermann always carried out his tasks to our full satisfaction.
What you can do
Have your reference read by someone who knows reference language, for example at an advice centre.
Related words
- Arbeitsvertrag The Arbeitsvertrag (employment contract) sets out your work: what you do, how much you work and how much you earn.
- Kündigung With a Kündigung (notice), one side ends a contract, for example a rental contract, a work contract or a subscription.
- Bescheinigung A Bescheinigung is a document in which an organisation officially confirms something.