Many social media sites, such as LinkedIn or BranchOut, offer the ability for people to post recommendations or endorsements. These features, if used wisely, can be used to separate you and your talents from the crowd. But first you have to learn the strategy for asking for a recommendation.
Here are some tips for asking for a recommendation:
Plan a Recommendation Strategy
Charlie Judy, global director of human capital strategy and operations at Navigant Consulting, a company that provides financial, economics, and business consulting, says online reco mmendations can help your audience get some level of comfort for who you are as a person. "Having at least a few well-placed recommendations can help show that you're not completely fabricating your profile, that you actually are connected with people who are willing to put themselves out there for you, and that you've taken the time to develop your online presence is at least welcomed from most employers who use LinkedIn or BranchOut for sourcing," he says.
Tracy McCarthy, senior vice president of human resources at SilkRoad Technology, a software-as-a-service solutions provider that manages career cycles within companies, recommends having a clear strategy for why you want a recommendation in the first place. "If you can't articulate why, then why are you going through the motions? Once you have a clear picture in your mind, develop your short story around it. Then, go to people whom you respect, internally and externally, tell them and sell them on your story and ask for the...
