WiDaf or Zdaf? What is the best-known test for german as a foreign languange?

Question

As an IBA (International Business Administration) student, i would like to assess my level in german in the case of a job apply. That's why it could be good for me to know which one is the best recognized in the corporate world: either WiDaf (Wirtschaf Deutsch als Fremdsprache) or ZDaf (Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache)?

Answer 1

WiDaf will be more for business-related jobs, but the ZDaf is more generally widely recognized, since it tests your overall German ability, not just the narrow business focus.  I'm sure either one would still show a potential employer that your German is "good enough" for the job.  Maybe try contacting the Goethe Institute and asking them which one is easier, more prestigious, recommended, etc. and see what they say.  I did the ZMP (Zentrale Mittelstufenpruefung) after I graduated with a German degree. Most importantly, an excellent score on a slightly easier test will look better than only an ok score on a harder test, so take that into consideration.  Good luck!