![]() ![]() Whether it’s a coworker you’ve worked closely with for years, a manager, a direct report, a point of contact at an agency, or something else entirely, it sets the stage for the reader to learn why you’re writing this recommendation.įor Example: I’ve worked alongside Lisa for close to two years now. That sounds really serious, but it’s simply a helpful piece of context that acts as an “intro” for your recommendation. Step 1: Explain the nature of your professional relationship. Here’s a quick little “template” you can use that makes for a LinkedIn recommendation that’s specific, honest, succinct, and helpful for the person you’re recommending. I thought I’d share that pattern with others that suffer the same writer’s block. Luckily, in the past few weeks I’ve written a couple of LinkedIn recommendations that I think turned out pretty well, and they reflected a pattern that’s easy to replicate in subsequent recommendations. Unfortunately, simply writing “Lisa is the best!!!!” isn’t reflective of Lisa’s skills - plus it makes you look like a total goon. I never know how to start or what to say - only that I like this person’s work and I want others to know it. But for some reason, I always get writer’s block. Thank you for keeping us focussed on the future.Īnd thank you for following! The link is below.When I get a LinkedIn recommendation from someone I respect and admire professionally, I feel both honored and encouraged to return the favor. Your myriad interests keep us informed and excited about the world of business education as it is today, rather than as it may have been when we were applying to university. We would like to thank each and every one of you for giving us your time, your attention, your comments and suggestions for new topics to cover. Your Name And while we’re talking about thank-you notes (Add any details here.) I will be sure to let you know what develops as the application season progresses. Most of all, I appreciate your interest in my future. I have received confirmation that each of the letters has arrived. I know the letter for NameOfSchool was particularly detailed/demanding. Thank you for taking the time to write the letters of recommendation. (Here add details about anything they may have done to help you decide on schools, introduce you to alumni of the program they attended, given you a break at work, or done anything beyond writing the letter.) I am sincerely grateful for your support as I apply for an MBA. Show your appreciation with an equally thoughtful thank-you letter. The time it takes to reflect on someone else’s career path and do one’s best to help the young person along the way is considerable. Still, your recommender may have tailored letters to particular schools, or even had to rewrite letters in the format required for each program. Yes, the Common Letter of Recommendation has streamlined the process somewhat. It is important to acknowledge that support, as well as the time it took to compose and submit the letter. These details are what justify an evaluation.Ī recommender typically feels committed to your success. Letters of support for your MBA applications require careful assessment of the particulars of the accomplishments your recommender has witnessed. I will be sure to let you know how things work out. (If you are writing to your school counselor, add a different kind of detail.) Thank you for talking with me about colleges and universities, and helping me keep organized. (Now add a detail about your teacher or your class.) I will always remember your class on _, especially what I learned about _. I really appreciate your help with my college applications and your support of my plans for a career in business/data science/other. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a letter of recommendation for me. Here's a model text you can adapt for each of your teachers, or your school counselor. ![]()
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