They know exactly what we mean when we say they need to get their act together.The truth is, vague statements don't work.
Not exact matches
While some mission
statements consist of one
vague statement, others are too long, which may reflect management's lack of understanding of what a company really
does.
It
does not even imply the same for any propositions, that is, the meanings which verbal
statements seek to express and evoke, except for a few highly
vague, abstract ones.
That is the thing about twitter, with
vague statements about opaque situations, we don't really know a damn thing.
To be clear - we don't know what policy will follow from these legal clarifications and
vague statements of principle.
The pledged to
do so, while left
vague in the
statement, underscores the fence mending Flanagan is expected to
do with upstate Republicans and gun - rights advocates who opposed his elevation to the leadership post.
Michaels doesn't enlighten us, preferring generalized
vague statements to actual data - model comparisons.
So, I don't know if I'm describing things correctly even with this terribly
vague statement.
If ethics are to
do with morals — then when we talk about ethical fashion it has to mean more than just a
vague statement or policy here and there.
The latter
statement is
vague and suggests that teachers know how to differentiate but have decided not to
do so, while the former
statement promotes inquiry and thought — it is written as a question and gives teachers a clearer idea of possible instructional shifts.
For example, instead of leaving a
vague, summative
statement, such as «This was an effective activity, because...,» I might ask «What about this activity
do you feel had the greatest impact on student learning?»
TU Director of Communications Mary Moser provides a detailed starting point for creating and utilizing a digital classroom observation tool in order to answer the question «How
do you make systematic change without basing your work on
vague notions and «we think»
statements?»
Do not include
vague statements.
Generally when you ask people what their iphone can
do that the bb can't they go suddenly quiet and avoid replying, or they resort to
vague hand - wavy
statements like «oh well my iphone can entertain me for literally hours at a time!!!
This
vague statement certainly doesn't seem to say much, but it's actually quite revealing.
They
do not have time to ponder on
vague statements.
In the same way, most users of financial
statements don't have the
vaguest idea of all the assumptions underlying financial
statements.
Aside from rumors and very
vague statements, what exactly
do we know about it?
In a way, it's just about being transparent with consumers and maybe a little bit less of the
vague statements that we get from the Xbox team but if they manage to pull it off, I don't see any significant obstacles to it being a successful and profitable venture for the Xbox.
Michaels doesn't enlighten us, preferring generalized
vague statements to actual data - model comparisons.
I just find it incredibly sad that scientists who specialize in this field could not come up with more than a single, somewhat
vague, scientific principle to prove you wrong in your
statement that the world probably doesn't need leatherbacks.
Tommy Hilfiger's corporate
statement is
vague about the company's environmental practices, except for stating that they require their suppliers don't break the law.
If you have something to say, say it, link to it so that I can respond, don't make
vague, blanket
statements.
Usually this starts as
vague statements like «well, I've looked into your client and there are some things that I don't think you want the court to know» or «I've reviewed the evidence, and the allegations in the complaint don't match up with what actually happened here.»
But the regulations don't say what standards must be met to receive approval, other than a
vague statement that it «must have a reputation for being operated in a manner that is consistent with the standards of good character and integrity.»
Whereas the Chambers Judge found that, «[f] or the purposes of his application, the defendant accepts that the Crown made this Social Covenant...», and that the doctrine of the honour of the Crown could be applicable (see at paras. 24 - 25), the Court of Appeal disagreed, finding «The idea that inspirational
statements by a prime minister containing
vague assurances could bind the Government of Canada to a specific legislative regime in perpetuity
does not, in any way, conform with the country's constitutional norms».
The court concluded that, «standing alone,
vague statements about the organization's mission and vision
do not displace the presumption of impartiality».
«Don't settle for
vague generalities or broad
statements,» Kukowski said.
Don't use
vague statements — instead, present your skills and accomplishments concisely and include measurable results.
Instead of leading with a
vague statement, be specific, like Jake
does in the resume sample above.
Avoid writing
vague statements that don't add anything to your application.
Make sure that your Objective is not weak, avoid clichй, avoid stating
vague statements, state what you can
do for the company not just what you are expecting from them.
First, the employer already knows your objective is to get the job — and second, these
statements are typically written in such a broad - based, generic, and
vague manner that they don't tell the employer anything about you as a candidate — and they fail to set you apart in a sea of other candidates.
Many resumes contain
vague accomplishment
statements that don't really say much.
-LSB-...] squawkfox» 6 Words That Make Your Resume Suck (and why, and what to
do instead) Basically: replace
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DO N'T make
vague statements.
A career summary that isn't all fluff — Don't create a career summary full of generic
statements that are
vague and speak nothing to who you are or what you can bring to the table as an employee.
This extends to your job interview, too, by the way: When asked whether or not you're a good leader, or how you define effective management, don't answer in
vague and unquantifiable
statements.
Objectives that overtly communicate what exactly the candidate can
do for the employers have more chances of gaining attention as compared to general,
vague statements.
• Focus on how you would benefit the employer and not the other way around •
Do not be
vague — write
statements that say substantial things about your qualities and qualifications • Keep your
statement targeted and short.
That's because most objective
statements are badly written, self - serving, too
vague, and not designed to
do what they're supposed to
do, which is to sharpen a resume's focus.
Avoid personal, degrading or
vague statements and don't say anything that might suggest the situation is reversible.