Careerist

usgb/kəˈrɪrɪst/
noun

A person who values their own success in their job more than anything else.

He can't be trusted, he is a careerist who would do anything to climb up the corporate ladder.
Visual representation of "careerist" - A person who values their own success in their job more than anything else.

Often appears as...

  • corporate careerist
  • ambitious careerist

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Disapproving

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Negative Overtones

Careerist often implies someone is selfishly ambitious, disregarding others for personal gain.

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Her careerist mindset made her an unpopular manager.
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Context Specific

Use careerist in professional contexts to describe someone's approach to their work life.

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In the corporate world, being labeled a careerist might hinder someone's team-based projects.
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Climbing the Ladder

The term careerist is often associated with advancing in job positions, not just having a job.

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He's seen as a careerist because he's had three promotions in two years.
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