Positive character trait

Cooperative

adj. Willing to work helpfully with others.

4 ready sentences Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu

What it looks like

  • Does their part of a shared task without being chased.
  • Goes along with a reasonable request, even when it was not their idea.
  • Shares tools, space and information with others.

Fits when someone is willing to help and to do their part when asked

Not when going along is the problem, such as following an instruction that is unsafe

How to say it

Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.

Fills [Name] in the reference and the report card comment, ready to copy.

  • Resume line
    Worked with [number] [departments or partner organizations] on [project], sharing [data or resources] that cut [time or cost] by [amount].
  • Reference or recommendation
    [Name] is cooperative: they [shared resources or took on tasks] across teams during [project], which helped us finish [on time or result].
  • Report card comment
    [Name] is cooperative in class, follows instructions willingly and works well with any partner.
  • In a story, shown not told
    The flood reached the bottom of the lane at midnight. By one, the neighbors he had argued with for years were taking turns at his pump.
Example

The cooperative neighbors took turns watering the community garden.

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