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Request for a Job Reference (Arbeitszeugnis)

A polite email to ask your employer for a "qualifiziertes Arbeitszeugnis" (detailed job reference) when leaving — your legal right in Germany.

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Ansprechpartner [ANSPRECHPARTNER]

End date [ENDDATUM]

Your position [POSITION]

Company [UNTERNEHMEN]

Summary of your tasks [AUFGABEN_UEBERSICHT]

Requested deadline [WUNSCHDATUM]

Vorname [VORNAME]

Nachname [NACHNAME]

Email [EMAIL]

Telefon [TELEFON]

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In Germany, an employee has a legal right to an Arbeitszeugnis when leaving.

Ask for a "qualifiziertes" (detailed) one, not just "einfaches" (basic) — the detailed version helps your job search.
Offer a task list ([AUFGABEN_UEBERSICHT]): the employer will use it, in your favour.
Zeugnis language is coded ("stets zur vollsten Zufriedenheit" = excellent); check it when received.
State a clear deadline.
Fill every [BRACKET].

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