careerist
Ambitious professional type
A careerist is someone who prioritizes professional advancement above other considerations—personal relationships, ethics, or broader purpose.
The term carries a critical edge, suggesting ruthless ambition or shallow striving: He's a careerist who'd step over anyone to get promoted.
The adjective careerist describes this orientation: careerist ambitions, careerist motives.
Strongly desiring achievement
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- motivatedSpurred to action
aspiring · competitive · success-driven · enterprising · tenacious · relentless · persevering · hungry
Benefiting oneself primarily
- calculatingColdly self-serving in strategy
- schemingCrafty and calculating
- manipulativeSkilled at controlling others
- politicalOf government matters
cunning · mercenary · exploitative · sycophant · brown-noser · backstabbing · cutthroat · Machiavellian
Rank increase or publicity
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- climbAscend using effort
- riseMove to higher position
- progressionSequential forward movement
trajectory · mobility · upward · advancement · elevation · fast-track · executive · management
Of or relating to companies
- white-collarOffice work designation
- workplaceEmployment location
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- qualificationsProof of competence
skillset · competence · industry · sector · field · specialization · expertise · headhunter
Relationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
- sponsorsFunders seeking promotion
references · introductions · conferences · meetups · handshake · referrals · rapport · lobbying
Arranging for future events
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- long-termLasting extended period
- goalsIntended end results
roadmap · tactical · chess · maneuvering · savvy · timing · leverage · branding
ambitious
Strongly desiring achievement
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
motivated · aspiring · competitive · success-driven · enterprising · tenacious · relentless · persevering · hungry · eager
self-serving
Benefiting oneself primarily
- calculatingColdly self-serving in strategy
- schemingCrafty and calculating
- manipulativeSkilled at controlling others
political · cunning · mercenary · exploitative · sycophant · brown-noser · backstabbing · cutthroat · Machiavellian · maneuvering
promotion
Rank increase or publicity
progression · trajectory · mobility · upward · advancement · elevation · fast-track · executive · management · seniority
corporate
Of or relating to companies
- white-collarOffice work designation
- workplaceEmployment location
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
qualifications · skillset · competence · industry · sector · field · specialization · expertise · headhunter · recruiter
connections
Relationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
sponsors · references · introductions · conferences · meetups · handshake · referrals · rapport · lobbying · influencing
planning
Arranging for future events
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- long-termLasting extended period
goals · roadmap · tactical · chess · maneuvering · savvy · timing · leverage · branding · self-promotion
careeristhumanitarian
Helper of suffering people
altruist · philanthropist · idealist · do-gooder · servant leader
careeristidealist
Pursuer of noble principles
hobbyist · amateur · craftsman · artisan · true believer
careeristteam player
One who collaborates willingly
servant leader · collaborator · mentor · selfless · altruist