Meaning & use

self-starter

noun·Academic

A person who begins tasks and takes initiative on their own, without needing supervision or instruction.

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The manager praised her as a self-starter who never waited to be told what to do.

Employers often look for self-starters who can manage projects independently.

A note on using this word

Self-starter is a common phrase in job descriptions, praising initiative and independence.

Words with a similar meaning

go-getter

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