LinkedIn just introduced a new feature called LinkedIn Endorsements that allows users to endorse connections for a skill they’ve listed on their profile or recommend one they haven’t added yet. Colleagues can recommend additional skills that may be added to a user’s profile. Here are my observations. The Pros. MORE >>

also don’t participate in recommendations for pay. do participate in recommendations for people with whom I’ve worked in the past and appreciated their work. If I think you’ve done something nice for me, I write you a recommendation on LinkedIn. Recommendations are helpful. Sorry about that. MORE >>

Blog Free Downloads Sponsor Resources FAQ [09.27.10] View Comments 10 Tips: Asking For Recommendations On LinkedIn So I’ve decided to spend a good portion of the week on getting and using references.  Today the focus is on LinkedIn – the social networking site that many job seekers now call home.  Same with LinkedIn. MORE >>

I have a large LinkedIn network. So it’s not surprising that I receive requests from people for introductions or recommendations for a job. And, there is a huge difference between asking for an introduction and asking for a recommendation. LinkedIn makes it easy to do that. But a recommendation? ” Ouch. MORE >>

In all of the conversations I’ve had with recruiters and hiring managers, I’ve never once heard that a weak recommendation cost a candidate consideration for an opening. It’s not likely that a silly recommendation on your profile will damage you. large network with few recommendations is a red flag. LinkedIn career homepage MORE >>