Learn how to write LinkedIn Recommendation in Under 5 Minutes?
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5 Steps to writing LinkedIn Recommendation |
Kick Start with a
Knock Out Line
Grab attention with an opening liner that makes the audience
read more as is the case with any good writing. Preferably the initial liner
should recommend right away what an amazing person your contact is.
- "It’s rare that you come across notable talent like "Contact's Name"”
- "There are very few people who get the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor — but I did when I worked for "Contact's Name"”
- "‘Ridiculously efficient’ is the expression that comes to mind when I think about "Contact's Name"”
Be Descriptive about Your Relationship
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Follow this template, complete with sample lines to write LinkedIn Recommendation
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- "I had the opportunity of working with "Contact's Name" for two years at the (Company Name) and collaborating on quite a few project teams.”
- "I hired "Contact's Name" as a freelance designer in 2011 after seeing her online portfolio, and she’s completed six perfect projects for me since then.”
- ""Contact's Name" skilfully filled the role of social media manager for my company’s marketing team for just over a year.”
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Ensure you Share Stand Out Characteristics
It is highly obvious that the person you are recommending is
smart, talented & organized to work with. Instead chose one or two things
that actually stand out to you above others who you know and focus your recommendation
on those lines. You can even ask your contact if there's something specific that
he or she would like you to talk about.
- "I was particularly impressed by "Contact's Name"’s aptitude to handle even the toughest clients — and naturally. That proficiency often takes years to develop among customer service professionals, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to her.”
- "I was always in awe of "Contact's Name"’s capability to command any sessions and get people on board with ideas including people who were initially on totally different pages.”
- ""Contact's Name"’s ability to organize multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and completed a remarkable difference in the efficiency level of our team.”
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Add a Touch of Personality
Share some insight about your contact’s personality and how exceptional
an experience it was to work with him or her so that potential employers in the
future find these information very important while short listing the contact’s
candidature.
- "Oh, and she made certain that our Monday morning staff meetings were never without bagels and coffee. Talk about motivating a team!”
- "And we still miss her on the office softball league!”
- "No matter how tense a meeting, "Contact's Name" ensured that everyone left with a smile.”
Ensure you End with a Solid Recommendation
And lastly, sum up your recommendation with a concluding
line to make it apparent that you give your contact enthusiastic thumbs- up. Also,
keep it short, simple & sweet here.
- ""Contact's Name" would be an advantage to any team.”
- "As a team member or a leader, "Contact's Name" earns my highest recommendation.”
- "Any employee would be lucky to have "Contact's Name" as a manager.”
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Try it!
Here is a quick example of how to put all the 5 suggestions
together in a template form so that you can deliver a great recommendation even
if you are pressed for time!
[Descriptive phrase] is the expression that comes to mind
when I ponder about [name]. I’ve had the contentment of knowing [name] for
[length of time], throughout which [description of your working relationship].
Above all, I was amazed with [name]’s capability & skilfulness to [description of what makes person really stand out]. And, of course, his/her [personality trait]. [Name] would be a true advantage for any positions requiring [1-2 skills needed for position] and comes with my sincere recommendation.
Above all, I was amazed with [name]’s capability & skilfulness to [description of what makes person really stand out]. And, of course, his/her [personality trait]. [Name] would be a true advantage for any positions requiring [1-2 skills needed for position] and comes with my sincere recommendation.
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By: Pallab Kakoti | Author Bio
Published: 02 January 2014
Category: Professional Networking
The following post has been extracted & rephrased
suitably from Mashable.com and was originally posted by Adrian Granzella Larssen
on December 25 2013 for TheDaily Muse.
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