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The Still Working Experience Certificate (Zwischenzeugnis) is a formal document issued under German labor law while an employment relationship is ongoing. It becomes relevant when employees request documentation of their performance and conduct for various reasons, such as internal job applications, external job searches, or documentation purposes. The certificate must follow strict legal requirements established by the German Civil Code (BGB) and labor court decisions, including the use of specific language and evaluation criteria. Unlike a final certificate (Endzeugnis), this interim version is issued while the employment relationship continues, but it must maintain the same standards of truthfulness and benevolence. The document serves as an important reference for both current employment status and future career opportunities, making it a crucial tool in German professional life.

1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, and title 'Arbeitszeugnis'

2. Personal and Employment Details: Employee's full name, date of birth, position title, and employment duration (start and end dates)

3. Job Description: Detailed description of main responsibilities, tasks, and scope of work

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

5. Behavioral Assessment: Evaluation of conduct towards supervisors, colleagues, and clients/customers

6. Termination Statement: Reason for leaving and standard closing formula with good wishes

7. Signature Block: Place, date, company representative's signature with name and position