How to get recommended on LinkedIn to build your credibility and create new opportunities
In this article, you will discover how to get recommended on LinkedIn.
Whether you’re a job seeker, a student looking for an internship, or an entrepreneur looking to grow your business on LinkedIn, getting good recommendations will help you reach your professional and personal goals more quickly.
Why get a recommendation on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the essential professional network that will help you progress in your professional life but to benefit from its potential you need to do everything you can to build your credibility.
You can do this by creating the perfect LinkedIn profile, but one of your secret tools for standing out from the crowd is recommendations from your network.
The better your recommendations, the more likely you are to stand out from the competition.
Simply put, referrals are important because they will help you build credibility and better showcase the added value you are able to provide.
How to ask for a recommendation?
Here’s how to request a recommendation on LinkedIn from your profile.
Who to ask for a recommendation?
It is better to privilege quality over quantity and to make this request only to people who have strongly appreciated your professional or academic qualities. For example, former managers, colleagues, clients, professors, internship tutors, etc.
What message should you use to maximize your chances of getting a recommendation?
First, define your goal.
If you are a student looking for an internship, give priority to testimonials from your teachers or from companies where you have done other internships.
If you are looking for a job or changing careers, ask for testimonials from your former employers.
If you are self-employed, it is in your best interest to ask for testimonials from your most satisfied clients.
How to maximize your chances of getting a recommendation?
Explain clearly in your message why you are asking for a recommendation.
This way, you will increase your chances of getting one.
If people don’t respond right away, don’t be discouraged.
This does not mean that they do not want to help you.
Very often they have read your message but have forgotten to respond favorably.
After a month without a response, do not hesitate to renew your request by explaining the importance of their testimonial for you and by showing your gratitude for the time they spent for your benefit.
How not to get a referral?
By being afraid of rejection and not having the patience to follow up with all the contacts who might recommend you.
How can I get more referrals?
Be active on LinkedIn by putting forward content consistent with your objectives.
You can also recommend other people you know well to help them boost their profile on LinkedIn.
What if you don’t like the recommendation you received?
Fortunately, you have the option to request a revision of the recommendation, so you don’t have to accept a recommendation that doesn’t suit you.
Conclusion on how to get a recommendation on LinkedIn
In this short article, I have provided you with some useful tips on how to get recommended on LinkedIn.
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