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"Go-getter"

"Go-getter" means a highly motivated and ambitious person who pursues goals energetically, often used in job descriptions and performance feedback.

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How "Go-getter" shows up at work

The word does double duty in recruiting copy, signaling both that the role requires self-direction and that the company will not be providing much structure. On a resume, it means the applicant has run out of other adjectives.

Buzzword

We're looking for a real go-getter who can own their territory from day one.

Plain English

We're looking for someone ambitious who can own their territory from day one.

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