The best way I know to get a recommendation from a colleague or former co worker is simple. Write one for them first! If you write a nice recommendation for one of your LinkedIn connections and ask them to return the favor, most will be happy to do so.
So how do you write a nice recommendation for someone? Again, this is a simple process if you do the following exercise.
Grab a pencil and a piece of paper and ask yourself the following questions about that person and then jot down your thoughts:
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about that person?
Is that person reliable?
Were they a contributing team member?
Are they intelligent?
Are they personable?
Focused?
A problem solver?
Are they a gifted orator?
How about creativity?
Do they possess strong leadership abilities.?
Once you have answered these questions you should have plenty of nice things to say about your colleague. Be honest but be positive. The old adage applies here, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything.” This really shouldn’t be an issue because if this person is someone you respect enough to ask for a recommendation, then there should be plenty of nice things you can say. The recommendation only needs to be a paragraph or two long. Just be sure you message the person and ask them to return the favor. Follow this plan and you’ll have plenty of great recommendations on your profile!
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