A highly motivated and ambitious person. We want interns who are go-getters, not timid kids who need to be told what to do.
(real) go-getter
an active, energetic, and aggressive person. Mary is very aggressive in business. A real go-getter.
a go-getter
someone who has a lot of energy and confidence and wants to succeed I remember him as a real go-getter - someone who you knew would reach the top of whatever profession he chose.
go-getter
n. an energetic person. Willy is a real go-getter. He’ll go places.