High 5 Weekly Career Transitions Roundup: Connecting with a Stranger on LinkedIn

This is our weekly roundup of some of the best career-related articles, interviews, blogs, etc., we've read during the week. We share them so you have some great resources to prepare you for the coming week. Enjoy!

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• The Right Way to Connect with a Stranger on LinkedIn: "The next time you’re reaching out to someone new over LinkedIn, consider bringing in one of these four success elements to your message."


• What You Need to Know About How Recruiters Get Paid (And How It May Affect Your Job Hunt): "There is some confusion out there as to how recruiters get paid for their contracted job placement services. Here's a breakdown of these recruitment methods and what they mean for you as a job seeker."


• 5 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence: "Expanding research shows the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) as an important ingredient for effective leadership. The good news is that everyone can increase their EI, regardless of their level. Here are some ways."


• A Networking Trick That Could Help You Find Your Next Job: "Most of us don’t network as much as we should. Here’s a trick few people have tried, simple as it sounds. But it works."


• The Science Behind Why You Procrastinate in the Afternoon (and How to Stop): "Here are some research-backed lifehacks to help break out of the daily afternoon slump and finish your day strong."