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:

  1. 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.
  2. Choose someone who has worked with you in a professional capacity, such as a former colleague, manager, or client.
  3. 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:

  1. Keep the email concise and to the point.
  2. Show appreciation for their time and consideration.
  3. Make it easy for them to provide a recommendation by sending a link to your profile.
  4. Be respectful of their time and don't be pushy if they decline.
  5. 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]