self-starter
Needs no prodding
A self-starter is someone who begins tasks or projects without needing external prompting or supervision.
The term comes from the automotive device that starts an engine without hand-cranking, but the figurative sense dominates: We need a self-starter who can hit the ground running.
Job listings favor the term for positions requiring initiative and independent work habits.
Acting before problems arise
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
forward-thinking · anticipatory · planner · problem-solver · action-oriented · go-getter · pioneering · strategic
Spurred to action
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
dedicated · committed · industrious · diligent · hardworking · energetic · enthusiastic · passionate
Self-directed and free
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- soloPerformance by one
- unaidedWithout external support
- unassistedWithout outside help
single-handed · freelancer · solopreneur · autodidact · independent
proactive
Acting before problems arise
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
hands-on · forward-thinking · anticipatory · planner · problem-solver · action-oriented · go-getter · pioneering · strategic · preemptive
motivated
Spurred to action
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
persevering · dedicated · committed · industrious · diligent · hardworking · energetic · enthusiastic · passionate · zealous
autonomous
Self-directed and free
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- soloPerformance by one
- unaidedWithout external support
unassisted · single-handed · freelancer · solopreneur · autodidact · independent
founder
One who begins something
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- innovatorCreator of new methods
risk-taker · startup · venture · hustler · mogul · tycoon · owner · creator · builder · disruptor
- achieversachiever, high achiever, overachiever, go-getter, striver
- entrepreneursfounder, co-founder, startup founder, business owner, serial entrepreneur
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
- resume buzzwordsleadership, teamwork, communication, experience, problem-solving
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- work ethicdiligence, hard worker, industriousness, go-getter, hard work