The core traits of career success
Advice for both scientists and recruiters in science disciplines.

The ingredient that ties together all traits is passion.
The six core traits hiring managers should look out for:
- Persistence
Gives the edge when it comes to innovation and discoveries. - Focus
Focus is commitment that multiplies persistence. - Inner beliefs
A positive attitude contributes to success. - Flexibility
Be flexible enough to move in many different directions and avoid dead-ends. - Network
Deliver on your commitments, give back to your partners and pick the right colleagues and collaborators. - Critical thinking
Ability to reason well and carefully analyze facts.
Source:sciencemag.org