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The Present Certificate of Employment (Arbeitszeugnis) is a crucial document in German employment law, required to be issued upon an employee's departure from a company or upon request during employment. This document is governed by several German legal provisions, including §109 GewO and §630 BGB, which mandate its issuance and regulate its content. It serves multiple purposes: providing future employers with standardized information about a candidate's qualifications and performance, offering employees a formal record of their employment history, and fulfilling legal requirements for employment documentation. The certificate must follow specific language conventions and include standardized evaluations while maintaining a positive tone. It's particularly important in the German job market, where such certificates are regularly requested during job applications and are considered essential employment documents.

1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title 'Certificate of Employment' (Arbeitszeugnis)

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

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

4. Job Description: Detailed description of main responsibilities and duties

5. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of work quality, knowledge, capabilities, and achievement of objectives

6. Conduct Assessment: Description of behavior towards superiors, colleagues, and customers/clients

7. Reason for Departure: Brief statement of why the employment relationship ended

8. Closing Formula: Standard closing with future wishes and gratitude expression

9. Signature Block: Place, date, company representative's signature and position