self-starternoun [ C ]
uk/ˌselfˈstɑː.tər/us/ˌselfˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/approvinga person who is able to work effectively without regularly needing to be told what to do:
The successful applicant for the position will be a well-motivated self-starter who has excellent communication skills.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Employees & colleagues
- acquihire
- appointee
- associate
- career woman
- co-worker
- colleague
- hire
- hireling
- homeworker
- incumbent
- mate
- new blood
- operative
- payroll
- shadow
- staffer
- underling
- wage earner
- worker
- working man/woman/person
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