Arbeitszeugnis (employment reference)

An Arbeitszeugnis (employment reference) is a document from your employer. It describes what you did in your job and how well you did your work.

Arbeitszeugnisse (employment references) use special wording. For example, these phrases mean that you received a very good reference:

• "stets zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit" (always performed their duties to our complete satisfaction)
• "hat unsere Erwartungen immer und in allerbester Weise erfüllt" (always met our expectations in the best possible way)
• "Verhalten war stets und in jeder Hinsicht vorbildlich" (their behavior was always exemplary)

You get an Arbeitszeugnis from the company you work for or worked for. Ask your employer for one.