In recent years, dressing professionally has taken on a whole new meaning. When it comes to the job interview, take the company’s culture and position that you want into consideration when picking your outfit. Make the clothes match the role.

One of the last hurdles people face before beginning a new job is a background check. An annual survey of human resource professionals in the U.S. found that nearly 90% of employers check applicants’ criminal records, 37% check driving records, 24% verify education, 13% check their credit and 6% check social media.

You find yourself out of a job, you go to your Facebook page for the first time in months, you decide to post your resume on LinkedIn, and you commit to joining a professional group for a month. Sorry. That simply won’t work. The best time to join a network is when things are going great.

One of the most important things for a phone interview is peace and quiet. Sometimes we forget that when picking out a location for the conversation. Make sure to find a place that is quiet and free of distractions so you can 100% focus on the conversation.

Pinpoint what makes you stand out against potentially more qualified candidates, and the best way to communicate that to possible employers.

When sending your resume to multiple recruiters, either send individual emails or send the email to yourself and blind copy your recipients. Your message will lose its professionalism if your recipient opens your email to see that it was also sent to 50 other individuals.

Remember it’s a small world and when it comes to leaving your job you want to leave on the best terms possible.

When writing your resignation letter, keep in mind, less is more. Remember this not a time to be negative about you work environment. The letter should be clear, concise and include the following:

A sloppily written thank you letter can ruin your chance at getting the job, so always do a thorough check before hitting that send button. If fact, sometimes it is better to send the email to yourself, wait 15 minutes and then reread the email to make sure everything looks good.

The next time you go for a job interview, you should spend time brushing up your personality, not just your skill set. According to a joint report from US careers advice site, TopInterview and job search platform, Resume-Library, the least and most desirable personality traits in job candidates are:

Business casual attire is less formal than traditional business clothing but still professional enough to be office appropriate. For women, this typically means a skirt or slacks, a button down blouse, and closed-toe shoes. For men, this typically means a button down shirt, slacks, and dress shoes.

With longer life expectancies and disappearing pensions it is more important than ever to take your 401(k) seriously. Experts recommend saving at least $1 million before you retire. CNBC calculated how much you need to put into your 401(k) each month in order to reach $2 million by age 65. It is important to note, the sooner you start saving, the better!

Designing an outstanding candidate experience provides many benefits. Getting it wrong can give your organization a reputation that's hard to come back from.

Remember: candidate experience is the first interaction a potential employee with your organization and its culture.

Finding your dream job can take a long time, sometimes much longer than anticipated. These extended timelines can be challenging for candidates, recruiters, and the hiring team.

It's hard enough to search for a new job, and if you're engaged in a lengthy interview or recruitment process, it only makes things harder.

1. Use a good picture.

2. Use stats to show your achievements.

3. Add work experience, projects and hobbies.

4. Keep your status updated.

5. Get connected.

We all want to be successful in our careers. Getting a good job, working hard and honing your skills are all essential but can be difficult to accomplish. Try taking a few minutes of everyday to do the little things, the easy things and see what happens. Scott Galloway, a lecturer in Marketing at New York University says keep it easy by following these three rules:

Know how to answer this question prior to your interview. Many candidates do not come to an interview ready to answer this question because they feel their resume speaks to their work history. The problem is hiring managers want to hear more than they already know.

1. Be the leader. Don’t wait for the interviewer to initiate the handshake.

2. Always shake with your right hand.

3. Make sure to make eye contact.

4. Your handshake should be firm but not too firm.

1. The Industries are Growing

Worldwide pharmaceutical industry revenues have shown excellent growth for many years. Even during difficult financial times for other industries, the pharmaceutical and medical device industries have been resilient.

When preparing for your interview, rehearse concise, to-the-point answers to the usual questions: Tell me about yourself, what are your biggest accomplishments, your strengths and weaknesses, and so on. Record yourself speaking so you can observe your delivery and make adjustments as needed.

If you say you’re going to do something, do it. Following up on your promises demonstrates transparency and helps generate trust and dependability. Start by managing expectations by agreeing realistic goals and then deliver on them.