Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
Beslutskraft
English translation:
the ability to take decisions
Added to glossary by
Annabel Oldfield
Nov 25, 2008 10:35
15 yrs ago
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Swedish term
Beslutskraft
Swedish to English
Other
Business/Commerce (general)
Job advertisement
Du ska ha beslutskraft.
I know what they mean but cannot think of a good English expression.
I know what they mean but cannot think of a good English expression.
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the ability to take decisions
Lame, but accurate. Depends on the rest of the advert whether you can pep it up a bit. If you google "ability to take decisions" or "you are decisive" you will find a number of variants, all standard HR [human resources] recruitment jargon.
In pepping it up, however, do note that "the ability to take difficult decisions" is HR speak for "we're reorganising, and you'll be expected to start sacking people from day one". For an official HR glossary which you might find useful for the rest of the ad, see web ref.
Tense is always a problem in recruitment ads. Jargon and the future tense ("you will have the ability...") tend to go hand in hand.
In pepping it up, however, do note that "the ability to take difficult decisions" is HR speak for "we're reorganising, and you'll be expected to start sacking people from day one". For an official HR glossary which you might find useful for the rest of the ad, see web ref.
Tense is always a problem in recruitment ads. Jargon and the future tense ("you will have the ability...") tend to go hand in hand.
Example sentence:
You [will] have the ability to take decisions.
You are decisive.
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Comment: "Thanks Charlotte"
11 mins
Bargain Power
Power to be able to decide and negotiate a deal.
13 mins
elbow grease
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Note added at 16 mins (2008-11-25 10:52:13 GMT)
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Or: decisive energy
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Note added at 16 mins (2008-11-25 10:52:13 GMT)
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Or: decisive energy
2 hrs
decision-making power
This is a fairly common term...
Example sentence:
Do established antecedents of purchase decision-making power apply to contemporary couples?
3 hrs
decision power
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4 hrs
determination
"So you want to know how to find work overseas.
First you need to know, working in your own country alone can be a challenge so if you desire to work abroad then there is one quality that you simply must have. Determination."
http://www.overseasdigest.com/five-Tips-To-Get-That-Job-Abro...
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-11-25 15:02:20 GMT)
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Definition in http://dictionary.weather.net/dictionary/determination
"the act of deciding definitely and firmly"
Definition in http://www.thefreedictionary.com/determination
"The act of making or arriving at a decision. "
First you need to know, working in your own country alone can be a challenge so if you desire to work abroad then there is one quality that you simply must have. Determination."
http://www.overseasdigest.com/five-Tips-To-Get-That-Job-Abro...
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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-11-25 15:02:20 GMT)
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Definition in http://dictionary.weather.net/dictionary/determination
"the act of deciding definitely and firmly"
Definition in http://www.thefreedictionary.com/determination
"The act of making or arriving at a decision. "
Example sentence:
Want that job? You must have determination, ambition, confidence & courage
Also, you must have determination and discipline, not be shy, have confidence in yourself and have an ability to learn fast.
Reference:
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