A recommendation on LinkedIn is a statement written by a user to commend their connection. Anyone can write a recommendation for their connection on LinkedIn—be it a colleague, student, or business partner.

Recommendations are useful, especially when you’re starting your career, as they add insights from your colleagues and seniors. They give prospective employees an idea of what they can expect while working with you, and they also help get your profile more attention.

In this article, we will explain how to write a recommendation using different methods on the LinkedIn website and app. We will then explain how to delete a recommendation that you’ve given on LinkedIn.

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3 ways to write a recommendation using LinkedIn mobile app

There are three different methods to write a recommendation on the LinkedIn app for Android and iOS.

The first and second method only works if someone has requested a recommendation from you. You can use the third method to send a recommendation to a user, even if they haven’t requested it themselves.

Method 1: Via the requested recommendation link

Launch the Linkedin app and follow the steps below to write a recommendation if someone has requested that you do that.

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Tap on the Messages option at the top right corner of the screen.
Tap on the name of the user who requested a recommendation from you.
Tap on the link below the recommendation request message
The recommendation requests page will open. Look for the user’s request and tap the Recommend option below their name.
On the next screen, write the recommendation in the box and tap on Next button below the box. Your recommendation will be sent to the user.

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Method 2: Via your own profile

Launch the LinkedIn app and follow the steps below to write a recommendation from your profile for someone who has requested a recommendation.

Tap on the Profile picture icon on the top left corner of the screen.
In the menu to the left, tap on the View Profile link below your name at the top of the screen.
On the next screen, scroll down to the recommendation section and tap the Edit (pencil) icon at the top right corner or the See All option below.
Then tap on the Given tab and the recommendation request option.
On the next screen, tap the Recommend option at the bottom of the request box.
On the next screen, write the recommendation and tap on the Next button. Your recommendation will be sent.

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Method 3: Via someone else’s profile

Open the profile of the user for whom you want to write a recommendation and follow the steps mentioned below.

Tap on the More icon beside the Message icon below the user profile information.
A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen; tap on the Recommend option.
On the next screen, fill in your relationship with the user and the position and click on the Next button at the bottom.
On the next screen, write the recommendation and tap the Next button at the bottom of the box.

Your recommendation will be sent to the selected LinkedIn user.

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3 ways to write a recommendation on LinkedIn website

Like the LinkedIn app, its website has three different methods to write a recommendation.

The first and second method only works if someone has requested a recommendation from you. You can use the third method to send a recommendation to a user, even if they haven’t requested it themselves.

Method 1: Via the requested recommendation link

Open the Linkedin website on any browser on your PC and follow the steps below to write a recommendation if someone has requested that you do that.

Step 1: Open the Messages box by clicking on it at the bottom of the screen. Then, open the user’s message who requested the recommendation and click on the link below their message..

Step 2: In the box that appears, click the Write recommendation button below the name of the person you want to recommend.

Step 3: Write the recommendation and click the Send button at the screen’s bottom left corner.

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Method 2: Via your profile

Open the LinkedIn website and follow the steps below to write a recommendation from your profile for someone who has requested a recommendation.

Step 1: Click on the Me (with your profile picture) icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click on the View profile icon below your profile picture and info.

Step 2: On the next screen, scroll down to the Recommendations section and click on the Recommendation requests option below the received and given recommendation tabs.

Step 3: In the box that appears, click on the Write recommendation (in the blue colour box) at the bottom of the recommendation request.

Step 4: Write the recommendation and click the Send button at the screen’s bottom left corner.

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Method 3: Via someone else’s profile

Open the profile of the user for whom you want to write a recommendation and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Click on the More icon beside the Message icon below the background image of the user’s profile, and then click on the Recommend option in the dropdown menu.

Step 2: In the box that appears, fill in your relationship with the user and the position and click on the Next button at the screen’s bottom left corner.

Step 3: On the next screen, write the recommendation and click the Send button at the bottom left corner of the screen.

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How to delete a recommendation on the LinkedIn mobile app?

Launch the LinkedIn app and follow the steps below to delete a recommendation that you’ve given to someone else.

Tap on the Profile picture icon on the top left corner of the screen.
In the menu that appears, tap on the View Profile icon below your name at the top of the screen.
On the next screen, scroll down to the recommendation section and tap on the Edit (pencil) icon at the top-right corner or the See All option below the recommendation section.
On the next screen, tap the Edit (pencil) option at the top right corner.
On the next screen, tap on the Delete button below the recommendation that you’ve given to the user.
A confirmation box will appear; tap on the Delete button.

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How to delete a recommendation on the Linkedin website?

Open your profile page, scroll down to the recommendation section and follow the steps below to delete a recommendation you’ve written.

Step 1: Click on the Edit (pencil) icon at the top right corner of the recommendation section.

Step 2: Then click on the Given tab beside the Received tab at the top-right corner of the screen and then click on the Delete button beside the user’s profile.

Step 3: A confirmation box will appear. Click on the OK button.

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What are LinkedIn recommendations?

This handy feature on everyone’s beloved business-meets-social-media platform allows you to jot down brief testimonials for individuals you’ve collaborated with. Consider the online reviews for your present and past colleagues, team members, supervisors, or anyone else you’ve collaborated with.

Recruiters and hiring managers frequently review a person’s LinkedIn recommendations when deciding whether to interview or hire them. Although these short descriptions may not carry as much weight as a robust resume and a well-crafted cover letter, they offer extra insights into a person’s background and strengths from a third-party viewpoint.

Why should you write them?

It’s a simple way to express gratitude and boost their image for prospective employers or business relations. It’s also a smooth way to reestablish connections or remain memorable with past contacts without awkwardness. Once you add your recommendation, they’ll receive a notification, likely bringing a smile to their face and, hopefully, motivating them to reciprocate when you’re seeking your recommendations.