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The IT Reference Letter is a crucial document in the German employment landscape, where employees have a legal right to receive a detailed, written evaluation of their work (Arbeitszeugnis) upon termination of employment. This document is particularly important in the IT sector, where technical skills and project experiences need to be documented precisely. The letter must follow specific German legal requirements, including the use of standardized positive formulations and a comprehensive evaluation of both technical competencies and soft skills. It serves multiple purposes: providing future employers with reliable information about the candidate's capabilities, serving as an official employment record, and fulfilling legal obligations under German labor law (§ 109 GewO and § 630 BGB). The IT Reference Letter must balance technical detail with the formal requirements of German reference letter conventions, making it a unique hybrid of technical documentation and legal compliance.

1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title 'Reference Letter' (Arbeitszeugnis)

2. Personal Information: Employee's full name, date of birth, and position held

3. Employment Duration: Precise start and end dates of employment

4. Job Description: Detailed description of role, responsibilities, and projects worked on in IT context

5. Performance Evaluation: Assessment of technical skills, work quality, and project delivery

6. Behavioral Assessment: Evaluation of soft skills, team collaboration, and conduct

7. Closing Statement: Reason for leaving (if applicable), future wishes, and signature block