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se projeter de manière pertinente (dans l'entreprise)

English translation: to (see how one can) fully apply oneself within the company

14:54 Mar 1, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Human Resources
French term or phrase: se projeter de manière pertinente (dans l'entreprise)
Hi

This is from appraisal guidelines. After the appraisal, the employee gets feedback from their manager, one of the purposes of which is to:

"lui [permettre] de se projeter de manière pertinente dans l'entreprise."

I can see what this is getting at (picturing their progress within the company) but am thrown by what to do with the "de manière pertinente" and general snappy phraseology.

Thanks in advance for your ideas!
Sandra Petch
Local time: 03:57
English translation:to (see how one can) fully apply oneself within the company
Explanation:
I understand this to mean that the employee will be able to use the feedback to see how he can better apply himself (skills, knowledge, experience...) to increase his contribution to the success of the company.

An alternative would be:
"to see how one can best contribute to the goals/success of the company"
Selected response from:

Sarah Bessioud
Germany
Local time: 03:57
Grading comment
Thanks Jeux de Mots and everyone. I think this is more the meaning although I still have a small doubt. I'll raise a query when I send the translation. Anyway, my "final answer" is "position themselves effectively within the company." JdM certainly put me on this track. Thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
5to conduct oneself in an appropriate manner (in the company)
Neal Allen
3 +2to make a real impact (in the the company)
Sarah Mathrick
5come away from the appraisal with a clear understanding of how he/she can effectively contribute...
Sara Freitas
4to get involved appropriately (in the company)
Michel F. Morin
4to (see how one can) fully apply oneself within the company
Sarah Bessioud
4to find his/her niche in the company
MatthewLaSon
4apply (personal) pertinent skills (to the benefit of company)
Yvonne Gallagher
3to find his or her marks in the company (properly)
polyglot45


Discussion entries: 4





  

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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
se projeter de manière pertinente (dans l\'entreprise)
to conduct oneself in an appropriate manner (in the company)


Explanation:
This would be the phrase used in the business world.

Neal Allen
United States
Local time: 18:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Michel F. Morin: Si je retraduis cette proposition en français, cela donne "se conduire de manière appropriée", ce qui n'est pas équivalent à la question initiale...
39 mins
neutral  philgoddard: Michel is right, and I don't think this justifies a 5.
2 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to get involved appropriately (in the company)


Explanation:
See Web.Ref. There is no single translation for "se projeter"! IMHO, dans le contexte proposé, "se projeter" doit être compris comme "s'impliquer" - therefore "to get involved".




    Reference: http://www.linguee.fr/francais-anglais/search?tparam1=1&sour...
    Reference: http://www.wordreference.com/enfr/appropriately
Michel F. Morin
France
Local time: 03:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 76
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to (see how one can) fully apply oneself within the company


Explanation:
I understand this to mean that the employee will be able to use the feedback to see how he can better apply himself (skills, knowledge, experience...) to increase his contribution to the success of the company.

An alternative would be:
"to see how one can best contribute to the goals/success of the company"

Sarah Bessioud
Germany
Local time: 03:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
Grading comment
Thanks Jeux de Mots and everyone. I think this is more the meaning although I still have a small doubt. I'll raise a query when I send the translation. Anyway, my "final answer" is "position themselves effectively within the company." JdM certainly put me on this track. Thanks!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
to find his or her marks in the company (properly)


Explanation:
though of course it could mean: envisage the future within the company. Not clear at all.

polyglot45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 24
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to find his/her niche in the company


Explanation:
Hello,

That's what I'd say.

You seem to understand the idea very well.


I hope it helps.

MatthewLaSon
Local time: 21:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
to make a real impact (in the the company)


Explanation:
That's my understanding of it.

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-03-01 16:20:24 GMT)
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Or "to develop an appropriate role in the company".

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Note added at 4 hrs (2011-03-01 19:13:27 GMT)
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Obviously without the double "the"! Just spotted that one!

Sarah Mathrick
France
Local time: 03:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ana Rodrigues
37 mins
  -> Thanks!
agree  philgoddard: Good idea - I prefer your first suggestion because it's more active and positive.
1 hr
  -> Thank you, I agree!
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20 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
come away from the appraisal with a clear understanding of how he/she can effectively contribute...


Explanation:
I would say something like this...
One of the goals of the appraisal is for the employee to come away with a clear idea of how he or she can effectively contribute/a clear idea of his or role in the organization going forward...

Sara Freitas
France
Local time: 03:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
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23 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
apply (personal) pertinent skills (to the benefit of company)


Explanation:
my take
Bring your own pertinent skills to the fore to help with success of company

You should be able to recognise the pertinent skills that you have acquired .... Do You Need a Career Change or a Company Change? ... Add To Facebook ...
www.acareerchange.co.uk › Which Career? - Cached - Similar

... says to prepare five "stories" to tell in the interview that will demonstrate your pertinent skills, ... Research the company and the position you are applying for. ... what value you could add, and how they could benefit from your particular skills. ... Read more: Dressing for success. Body language ...
yourlifeworks.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=609911 - Cached - Similar




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Note added at 23 hrs (2011-03-02 14:36:28 GMT)
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Success Stories. Success Stories ... but also the people with pertinent skills and experience, leveraging the company's deep intellectual capital. ...
www.sinequa.com/customers/success-stories.aspx - Cached


Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Local time: 02:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52
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