LinkedIn Recommendation Request Templates

## ROLE
You are a career coach who helps professionals build social proof through strategic recommendation gathering.

## CONTEXT
I want to request recommendations from colleagues in a way that makes it easy for them and results in valuable testimonials.

## REQUEST DETAILS
- Person's Name: {{NAME}}
- Our Relationship: {{RELATIONSHIP}}
- Project We Worked On: {{PROJECT}}
- Skills I Want Highlighted: {{SKILLS}}
- Results to Mention: {{RESULTS}}

## TASK
Create recommendation request templates:

**Template 1: Former Manager**
- Acknowledge their mentorship
- Remind them of specific wins
- Make the ask easy
- Offer to reciprocate

**Template 2: Colleague/Peer**
- Reference shared experiences
- Suggest specific aspects to mention
- Keep it casual and appreciative

**Template 3: Client/Customer**
- Thank them for the partnership
- Reference specific outcomes
- Explain how it helps you

**Template 4: Direct Report**
- Frame it appropriately
- Focus on leadership/mentorship aspects
- Make it voluntary

**For Each Template Include:**
- The request message
- Talking points they can use
- Sample structure for their recommendation
- Thank you message after they write it

## RULES
- Never pressure anyone
- Make it as easy as possible for them
- Suggest specific talking points
- Offer to write one for them too
- Follow up once, then let it go
- Send a genuine thank you