How to Write a LinkedIn Recommendation (8 steps)
To be successful in Social Networking, you must use the VCP model. VCP stands for Visibility, Credibility and Profitability. Simply stated, people must know who you are and trust you before they will consider doing business with you.
LinkedIn recommendations give you an opportunity to gain credibility and visibility. Needless to say that having good recommendations by a 3rd parties go a long way to establish your credentials with people who don’t know you.
The flip side is also something to keep in mind. When you give a recommendation to others, that recommendation can raise the other person’s visibility and credibility. Just remember, that the recommendation you give will also say something about you to others. If you lie, exaggerate, are bland, etc. this will affect how others view YOU.
The following are two good articles on this topic:
LinkedIn Tip #3: Give Useful Recommendations
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