We already know the importance of LinkedIn Recommendations , but now we have to consider from who to request a LinkedIn recommendation. LinkedIn allows users to write a recommendation only to 1st-degree connections. Who can best vouch for your skills, how well you are at working important tasks, and your character? Consider the below four categories:
A happy customer – With no doubt this is the best person to request a recommendation. A testimonial from a satisfied customer can attract more just like them for a future project. Best at the time they tell you how happy they are with your work ask them for their recommendation.
Team member – Someone that has worked along side you can testify to your work ethics, experience, skills, and how well you work with a group.
Supervisor – Past or present superiors know if you are timely at meeting goals and commitment.
Volunteer – If you have spent a consistent amount of time volunteering for an organization or served on a board, a recommendation from this source can show passion and determination.
Brainstorm which contacts you will need to connect with or are already connected. Then start requesting. Find out how.
