Die Referenz
Example: Die Referenz hilft dem Arbeitgeber, dich besser zu verstehen.
Definition
"Die Referenz" in HR refers to a recommendation or testimonial provided by a previous employer or colleague that helps a potential employer understand a candidate's skills, work ethic, and character better during the hiring process.
Etymology
The term "die Referenz" comes from the Latin word 'referre,' meaning 'to carry back' or 'to refer.' In German, it evolved to mean a source of information or a recommendation, especially used in professional or academic contexts. Did you know that references have long been a crucial part of job applications to validate a candidate's background?
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"Die Referenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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