Humility. They carry themselves with a level of humility not expected of mere mortals occupying their offices.
That I was informed beforehand what every interview stage would be examining and how to prepare for it.
The most positive aspect of my work is that I control my own hours and I choose what to work on.
We understand that we are the chosen few selected from a sea of applicants. We therefore engage more in mutual reinforcement than in internal competition.
It would be better if compensation was tied to quality of output more than just on the quantity. All confirmed research writers are selected on competence, but the level of competence varies. There should be a reflection of this in remuneration structures.