Double the Number of Recommendations on Your Profile With Style

Double the Number of Recommendations on Your Profile With StyleDouble the Number of Recommendations on Your Profile With StyleHow to ask for - and get - kudos that will catch the attention of recruiters and hiring managers.In all of the conversations Ive had with recruiters and hiring managers, Ive never once heard that a weak recommendation cost a candidate consideration for an opening. Its not likely that a silly recommendation on your profile will damage you. However, when considering candidates, recruiters do say that they notice these 3 things about recommendations on LinkedIn1. They count to make aya there is a strong ratio between the number of connections and the number of recommendations. A large network with few recommendations is a red flag.2. An equal number of recommendations received to recommendations given is a red flag. It makes it look like the recommendations were mere reciprocity.3. Recruiters look for quality (meaty) recommendations, and disregard flaky or fluf fy ones as not credible.So, how can you increase your number of meaty recommendations?How to Ask for LinkedIn RecommendationsIn years past, you didnt really ask for recommendations, you wrote your own letter, presented it to your boss or mentor and asked them to make any changes to it and sign it. Back then, you needed only about three of these. So it wasnt always obvious that you actually wrote all of them yourselfBut with LinkedIn, you may end up with over 20 of these, and if you wrote all of them, it would be obvious. So here is a way to ask for a freshly written rec without burdening your manager or mentor.Remind them that a LinkedIn rec isnt a full letter it takes only about 10 minutes and doesnt need to be longer than three short paragraphs.Give them something specific to recommend about you. For example, Would you mind talking about the ATT project we did together and the role I played?Suggest three specific personality or professional traits you want them to mention. For exa mple, Would you mind mentioning my work ethic, ability to work in teams, and depth of experience working with large enterprise accounts?The Anatomy of a Good LinkedIn RecommendationBeing specific in your request will help you avoid the Shes a good person type of recommendation. But you might also suggest the following format to help them whip something up even faster.Qualify your relationship with the person Ive known Jane for 5 years, and during this time, weve worked on countless projects together.Show that youve already taken action to vouch for them When I became a manager in the department, I specifically requested that she join my new team.Describe a project they worked on that exemplifies a professional quality such as leadership or initiative On a project with ATT, we were in danger of delivering late. Jane stepped up and found three additional resources to share the work. Through her leadership, we saved the project and Close the recommendation with a call to action by re-e mphasizing those professional qualities If you are looking for a super organized, easy to get along with and tenacious project manager, Jane would be my first choice.

This Weeks BigLaw Spring Bonus News

This Weeks BigLaw Spring zugabe NewsThis Weeks BigLaw Spring Bonus NewsThis weeks spring bonus newsDechert LLP Dechert announced that it will pay spring bonuses on the Cravath scale. The bonuses will be based on 2010 billables and receipt of 2010 year-end bonuses.Goodwin Procter LLP Goodwin Procter announced that it will pay special bonuseswhich will be awarded in Juneon the Cravath scale. Associates must have reached 1950 hours between May 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011 to be eligible.Orrick Herrington Sutcliffe LLP Orrickwhich adheres to a merit-based compensation modelannounced that it will pay spring bonuses. Bonuses will be awarded based on receipt of 2010 year-end bonuses, performance, and 2010 billables.Above the Law post on Dechert spring bonusesAbove the Law post on Goodwin Procter special bonuses Above the Law post on Orrick spring bonusesRead More Cravath One-Ups Sullivan with Higher Spring Bonuses for Mid-Level Senior Associates Two BigLaw Firms are Showing the Bonus Mone y Sullivan and Latham Pay UpFOLLOW VAULT LAW ON TWITTER VaultLawThis Weeks BigLaw Spring Bonus NewsThis weeks spring bonus newsMayer Brown Mayer Brown announced on Friday of last week that it will pay supplemental bonuses on the Cravath scale. Bonuses will be awarded based on receipt of 2010 year-end bonuses and productivity in 2011 (except for the class of 2010).Quinn EmanuelQuinn Emanuel announced that it will pay midyear bonuses (in addition to already-promised deferred June bonuses) based on billable hours.Akin Gump Akin Gump announced that it will pay spring bonuses on the Cravath scale. Bonuses will be awarded based on receipt of 2010 year-end bonuses.Vinson Elkins Vinson Elkins announced that it will pay spring bonuses, but the firms scale differs from the Cravath scaleClass of 2010 $2,500 Classes of 2008 2009 $5,000 Class of 2007 + 25% of 2010 year-end bonus. Above the Law post on Mayer Brown supplemental bonusesAbove the Law post on Quinn Emanuel midyear bonuses Abov e the Law post on Vinson Elkins spring bonuses Above the Law post on Akin Gump spring bonusesRead More Cravath One-Ups Sullivan with Higher Spring Bonuses for Mid-Level Senior Associates Two BigLaw Firms are Showing the Bonus Money Sullivan and Latham Pay UpFOLLOW VAULT LAW ON TWITTER VaultLaw

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