Return to site
Return to site

LinkedIn Recommendations

Do They Matter?

LinkedIn Recommendations: Do They Matter

By Danielle Beauparlant Moser and Renee Zung

On the issue of LinkedIn Recommendations: What are they, do they really matter?

A recommendation is a comment written by a LinkedIn member to recognize or commend a colleague, business partner, or student. 

Hiring managers and people searching for new customers and business partners prefer to work with people who come recommended by someone they know, like, and trust. 

Because your first-degree connections can endorse you, when they take the time to write a public recommendation that can be read by anyone on the internet, they’re seen as more valuable.

A best practice is to ask your first-degree connections personally for a recommendation before requesting one on LinkedIn. If they’re not familiar with the process, you can explain it. Or, in some cases, organizations prohibit leaders from making public recommendations on sites like LinkedIn as it’s seen as a being similar to a reference.

Asking first can help prevent awkwardness and it provides the opportunity to help your recommend-er help you. To get the best recommendation, share your personal branding statement – where you highlight who you are in terms of where you add value. That way you reference can speak the skills and expertise that you’re focusing on in your own messaging. 

Here are directions on where to find RECOMMENDATIONS in LinkedIn’s new user interface

Go to the person’s profile that you want a recommendation from and click on the three dots and select REQUEST A RECOMMENDATION.

broken image

Remember to consider reciprocating by offering to write a recommendation for them.

Previous
LinkedIn: How to Spot a Fake Invitation or Profile
Next
Protect your Executive Presence:
 Return to site
Cookie Use
We use cookies to improve browsing experience, security, and data collection. By accepting, you agree to the use of cookies for advertising and analytics. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Learn More
Accept all
Settings
Decline All
Cookie Settings
Necessary Cookies
These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies can’t be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us better understand how visitors interact with our website and help us discover errors.
Preferences Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you've made to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
Save