Comments on: It’s Not You, It’s Me: How to Handle LinkedIn Rejection

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Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:04:49 +0000

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By: JoeMescher

JoeMescher — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:48:56 +0000

Sounds like a fantastic policy to me. Your genuine nature comes through even in your writing style.

By: FireSpy

FireSpy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:53:46 +0000

Joe,
If I request a recommendation from someone on LinkedIn it usually comes after I have recommended them. I send a note with my recommendation saying if they feel comfortable recommending me back I would appreciate it and that if they aren't comfortable then I will see in them in XYZ social network we already connect in. It gives them the opt out without the guilt trip and I genuinely mean it because I only recommend people who I truly respect and would praise even without reciprocity.

By: JoeMescher

JoeMescher — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:31:03 +0000

Ah! No way! Oh well, not everyone understands your incredible talents, good nature, and outgoing spirit like your friends in Burlington. The declining commenter is missing out!

By: JohnCVermont

JohnCVermont — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:08:55 +0000

lol…the irony…the one recommendation I asked for…rejected…LOL!

By: JohnCVermont

JohnCVermont — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:08:18 +0000

Interesting post…I am thinking about how to respond.

Personally, on LinkedIn, I have only asked for one recommendation on LinkedIn, so I could get 100% complete on my “LinkedIn Profile”. I received one unsolicited recommendation which meant a great deal to me. . In general, I give unsolicited recommendations. When I give a recommendation, I also send a private note explaining why I recommended them in the first place and please do not recommend me. Not because I do not respect their opinions or integrity, I just really want to give “off the hook” pass. I would recommend them despite their opinions of me and my work.

By: JoeMescher

JoeMescher — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:17:11 +0000

Isn't it funny what people will do for you if you only have the courage to ask?

P.S. Glad I could contribute a glowing review, where would Commando be without you?

By: laradickson

laradickson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:15:28 +0000

Great post Joe. I felt kinda weird asking for recommendations when I wanted to beef up my profile a bit. Like a popularity contest – which it wasn't of course, and I only requested props from those whom I would return a glowing review. Turns out my sheepishness was for naught – the recommends came flying through the window, and they were really nice. All I had to do was ask!

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