HR & People Jargon · Associate level

"Self-starter"

"Self-starter" means a person who takes initiative and works productively without needing constant direction or supervision.

Say this instead: works independently

How "Self-starter" shows up at work

A fixture of every job description, particularly at startups that want to hire one person to do the work of three. In practice it signals that management bandwidth is thin and the new hire is expected to figure things out largely on their own.

Buzzword

We're looking for a self-starter who can own the project from day one.

Plain English

We're looking for someone who works independently and can own the project from day one.

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