How to Endorse a Person on LinkedIn
Endorsing a person in LinkedIn is similar to providing a personal reference. You can endorse only those people who are directly connected to your account. Since this endorsement is public, you should endorse only people whom you know personally. Your endorsement should contain specific information about why you recommend the connection. The endorsement is tied directly to your name and LinkedIn profile, so it should also be written professionally and respectfully.
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Instructions
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Click "My Connections" from the "Contacts" pull-down menu.
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Select the person to endorse to view the profile page.
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Click "Recommend <Person's Name>" to the right of the screen.
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Select "Colleague," "Service Provider," "Business Partner" or "Student" in the "Recommend <Person's Name> As A" dialog box.
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Choose a "Basis of Recommendation" and "<Person's Name> Title At The Time" from the "Relationship" section of the "Create Your Recommendation" dialog box.
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Type the recommendation in the "Written Recommendation" section.
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Click "Send." This sends the connection an email message with your recommendation.
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