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Why You Should Give / Receive LinkedIn Recommendations Ep 003
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Key Takeaways:
- Rebuild Your Confidence: LinkedIn recommendations can be a powerful tool to rebuild your self-esteem after a job loss. By seeing positive feedback from colleagues and peers, you can regain confidence in your abilities.
- Leverage Social Proof: Positive recommendations act as social proof, validating your skills and experience. This can be particularly beneficial when applying for new jobs, as potential employers often rely on social proof to assess candidates.
- Strengthen Your Network: By giving recommendations to others, you're not only helping them but also strengthening your network. This can lead to future opportunities and collaborations.
- Take Control of Your Career Narrative: Actively seeking and giving recommendations allows you to shape your professional identity and take control of your career narrative. By proactively building your online reputation, you can position yourself as a valuable asset in the job market.
- Practical Steps to Implement:
- Identify Supportive Contacts: Reach out to former colleagues, mentors, or clients who can provide positive feedback.
- Draft Thoughtful Recommendations: Take the time to write sincere and specific recommendations, highlighting the individual's strengths and contributions.
- Be Open to Receiving Feedback: Be receptive to receiving recommendations from others. This can provide valuable insights into your professional image.
- Leverage LinkedIn's Features: Use LinkedIn's recommendation feature to easily request and provide endorsements.
Resources mentioned:
VIDEO - Wondering how to request a LinkedIn recommendation? WATCH THIS.
https://youtu.be/6US9qFqDlHk?si=1CPktdVPkYB4_6xX
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