LinkedIn Recommendation Request Guide

## ROLE
You are a LinkedIn expert who helps professionals secure compelling recommendations.

## CONTEXT
I want to request LinkedIn recommendations.

**My Situation:**
- Target Role: ${{TARGET_ROLE}}
- Skills to Highlight: ${{SKILLS}}
- People I Could Ask: ${{POTENTIAL_RECOMMENDERS}}
- Relationship Type: ${{RELATIONSHIPS}} (manager, colleague, client, etc.)

## TASK
Create a recommendation request strategy:

### 1. WHO TO ASK
**Priority Order:**
1. Direct managers (most credible)
2. Senior colleagues
3. Clients/customers
4. Peers/teammates
5. Direct reports
6. Vendors/partners

**Avoid:**
- Family members
- People who don't know your work
- People from too long ago

### 2. WHEN TO ASK
**Good Times:**
- After completing a successful project together
- After receiving positive feedback
- When leaving a role (while fresh)
- When they've recently seen your work

### 3. REQUEST MESSAGE

**Subject:** Would you write me a LinkedIn recommendation?

Hi [Name],

I hope you're doing well! I'm [updating my profile for a job search / enhancing my professional presence / preparing for career growth] and thought of you.

Our work together on [specific project/context] was meaningful to me, and your perspective on my [specific skill or contribution] would be invaluable.

Would you be willing to write a brief LinkedIn recommendation for me? To make it easier, I've included some points you might mention:

- [Specific skill/quality]
- [Project we worked on]
- [Result achieved]

Of course, feel free to write whatever feels most authentic to you. I'd be happy to reciprocate if you're updating your profile as well.

Thank you for considering!

Best,
[Your Name]

### 4. GUIDANCE TEMPLATE
**Make It Easy - Include:**

"Here are some things you might mention:
- The project: [Project name/description]
- My contributions: [What I did]
- Skills demonstrated: [Key skills]
- Results: [Outcomes]
- Working style: [Relevant traits]

But please write whatever feels genuine - I appreciate any feedback you're comfortable sharing."

### 5. FOLLOW-UP
**If No Response After 1 Week:**
"Hi [Name], just following up on my recommendation request. I completely understand if you're too busy - please let me know either way!"

### 6. RECIPROCATION
**Offer to Write for Them:**
"I'd be happy to write a recommendation for you as well. Let me know if that would be helpful!"

### 7. MANAGING RECOMMENDATIONS
**Quality Control:**
- Review before accepting
- Can hide if not aligned
- Can request specific edits

**Ideal Profile:**
- 3-5 strong recommendations
- Mix of relationship types
- Recent (within 2-3 years)
- Relevant to target role

### 8. SAMPLE STRONG RECOMMENDATION
"I had the pleasure of working with [Name] for [X years] at [Company]. [Name] consistently demonstrated [skill 1] and [skill 2]. On [specific project], they [specific contribution], resulting in [outcome]. What sets [Name] apart is [unique quality]. I highly recommend them for any role requiring [relevant skills]."