How to ask for a recommendation on linkedin mail
Here are some tips on how to ask for a recommendation on LinkedIn via email:
Before sending the email:
- Make sure you have a strong connection with the person you're asking. You can check your connection level by looking at the number of shared connections, mutual groups, or common interests.
- Choose someone who has worked with you in a professional capacity, such as a former colleague, manager, or client.
- Review your LinkedIn profile to ensure it's up-to-date and showcases your skills and accomplishments.
The email template:
Subject: Request for Recommendation on LinkedIn
Dear [First Name],
I hope this email finds you well. As we've had the pleasure of working together at [Company Name], I was wondering if you would be willing to provide a recommendation on my LinkedIn profile.
Your endorsement would carry significant weight, and I believe it would help me to further establish my professional reputation. Your recommendation would also be a great way for me to showcase my skills and accomplishments to a wider audience.
If you're willing to provide a recommendation, please let me know and I'll send you a link to my profile. You can simply click on the "Recommend" button and add a brief testimonial about our work together.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. I appreciate your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Additional tips:
- Keep the email concise and to the point.
- Show appreciation for their time and consideration.
- Make it easy for them to provide a recommendation by sending a link to your profile.
- Be respectful of their time and don't be pushy if they decline.
- Consider offering to return the favor by providing a recommendation for them in the future.
Example email:
Subject: Request for Recommendation on LinkedIn
Hi John,
I hope you're doing well. As we worked together at XYZ Corporation, I was wondering if you would be willing to provide a recommendation on my LinkedIn profile. Your endorsement would mean a lot to me, and I believe it would help me to further establish my professional reputation.
If you're willing to provide a recommendation, please let me know and I'll send you a link to my profile. You can simply click on the "Recommend" button and add a brief testimonial about our work together.
Thanks in advance for considering my request. I appreciate your time and consideration.
Best regards, [Your Name]