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The missing element, very likely, is a habit of mind: the constant, vigilant search for opportunities to make a difference.

Peter Fiske redefines the concept of "entrepreneurship" to encompass all the ways you can make a difference in your work and your life.

Intellectually smart people sometimes analyze so much that they delay taking any action while creating for themselves a great deal of mental work and anxiety.

Psychologists and career counselors have found that people's ability to cope with and adapt to setbacks when they occur is a major predictor of overall happiness and professional success.

A research scientist can differentiate a lab's approach not just by quality--which certainly is important--but also by the "flavor" of the work: the approach to problem-solving, the tools used, and intangibles such as originality and creativity.

A well-constructed e-persona reflects a measure of thoughtfulness, professionalism, and competence.

PETER IS THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK, "TO BOLDLY GO: A PRACTICAL CAREER GUIDE FOR SCIENTISTS" PREVIOUS COLUMNS We all know...

I've always hated the term "cover letter." It implies that the letter you send out to accompany your résumé, the...

On the Market is an "emotional guide to the academic job search."

Our columnist explains all you need to know about resumes and CVs.

PETER IS THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK, "TO BOLDLY GO: A PRACTICAL CAREER GUIDE FOR SCIENTISTS" PREVIOUS COLUMNS "Ooh! But he...