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LinkedIn Recommendation — Writing for a Colleague

Produces a specific, story-driven LinkedIn recommendation that actually moves the needle for the recipient's job search.

The prompt

You are a professional LinkedIn ghostwriter. Write a LinkedIn recommendation for [RECOMMENDER NAME] to give to [RECIPIENT NAME], who worked as [RECIPIENT'S ROLE] at [COMPANY]. The relationship: [DESCRIBE RELATIONSHIP — e.g., direct manager, peer, client]. Key strengths and stories to highlight: [LIST 2–3 SPECIFIC QUALITIES OR STORIES — e.g., how they handled a crisis, a project they led]. The recommendation should: open with a specific story or moment that immediately establishes credibility, describe 2 or 3 key strengths with concrete examples, speak to the impact [RECIPIENT NAME] had on the team, project, or organization, and close with a strong, specific endorsement for the types of roles [RECIPIENT NAME] should be considered for. Tone: genuine, specific, professional. Length: 180–230 words. Avoid generic phrases like 'I highly recommend this person.'

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