How to Endorse and Get Endorsements on LinkedIn

How to Endorse and Get Endorsements on LinkedInPosted on August 13, 2019August 12, 2019 by Paige Doepke LinkedIn endorsements are a LinkedIn feature that allow your connections to come to your profile and endorse you for certain skills by simply hitting an endorse button. Endorsements add validity to your online resume by backing up to your work experience.How to get endorsements on LinkedInWe asked real LinkedIn users with impressive endorsements for their tipsLinkedIn user Candace L. told me, Ive tried to get better about connecting with people Ive worked with on projects both professionally and through volunteer projects. Ive notlagelageiced when I endorse someone they almost always come back and think of something to endorse me for.Ive noticed when I endorse someone they almost always come back and think of something to endorse me for.Candace L.This was by far the most common suggestion we got from endorsement superstarsIll scratch your back if you scratch mineCaroline T. talked to me about how she has made a habit of giving endorsements to get them. She said, when I am bored at work I sometimes endorse other people for things, and then they come back and endorse me. Why not use your downtime to better your career?Example of a LinkedIn endorsement sectionThinking long-term about endorsements is another good strategy. Make it a habit to connect to colleagues, clients, and freelancers that you complete projects alongside so you can count on consistent, up-to-date endorsements. Your skills and strengths will continue to grow with your career, and your endorsements should reflect that growth.How to endorse someone on LinkedInThe experts have weighed in, and its clear that one of the most effective ways of getting a LinkedIn endorsement is to give a LinkedIn endorsement. That doesnt mean you should go on an endorsement rampage, giving everyone youve ever met credit for skills they may or may not have. Keep your endorsements honest. After all, when you endorse fr iends and colleagues, it ultimately affects your reputation.Endorsing someone on LinkedIn is easy1. Scroll to the endorsement section of the profile for the person youd like to endorse.2. Click the plus sign beside the skill youd like to endorse the user for.3. Fill out the gestalt that pops upLinkedIn Endorsement vs. LinkedIn RecommendationEndorsements and recommendations on LinkedIn are actually not the same thing. An endorsement is a specific skill that a colleague or friend can back you on. A recommendation is a short note from a professional who recommends you for a job or project based on their experience with you.How to ask for a Recommendation on LinkedInYou can go about requesting a recommendation on LinkedIn the same way you would an endorsement, though you may want to consider giving a bit of extra direction.When asking for a recommendation on Linkedin, Gina Riley, Career Branding Coach, suggests giving your colleague the top three things youd like to be known for, and as k them which three things theyd like to be known for, too, so you can return the favor for anything you can authentically speak to.Recommendations are not just for those actively job searching, though. If you want to beef up your LinkedIn profile but dont want you colleagues to think youre on the hunt for a new job, Brian Collins, Executive Director of the Greyhound Health Initiative, has a good suggestion. He says, say that youre looking for recommendations that you can use as extra talking points at your next annual review and or when up for the next promotion.How to add a section to your profileIf your profile does not already have an endorsement or recommendation section and youd like to add one, click on the blue Add profile section button in your bio and select the section you want to add.Once the section is added to our profile, you can start working on getting those endorsements addedMake sure the rest of your LinkedIn profile matches the rockstar status of your endorsements by running it through Jobscans LinkedIn Optimization tool.Facebook Commentswpdevar_comment_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important