LinkedIn Recommendation Examples (Plus How to Ask for One)
A good LinkedIn recommendation is specific: it names what someone did, how they did it and what changed. These examples show the structure — swap in real details, because a generic recommendation adds little.
Reviewed 2026-10-17 by Jobeefy editorial.
The four-part structure
- Relationship: how you worked together and for how long.
- Story: one concrete thing they did — a project, a problem, a busy season.
- Result: what changed because of it, with a number if you know one.
- Endorsement: the kind of team or role they'd be great in.
Examples you can adapt
These are illustrative — the names, places and numbers are made up. Replace every detail with what actually happened.
Manager recommending a direct report
I managed Daniel for two years on our Calgary service desk. When we moved 900 staff to new laptops in one quarter, Daniel wrote the step-by-step guide the whole team used and personally handled the trickiest executive set-ups. We finished two weeks early with almost no repeat tickets. He's calm, clear with non-technical people and always documents what he learns. Any IT team would be lucky to have him.
Colleague recommending a peer
Sofia and I worked side by side as registered nurses on a busy medical unit in Ottawa. On the hardest nights she was the one who noticed a patient's subtle change before anyone else and escalated it clearly. New grads asked for her as a preceptor because she explained the 'why', not just the 'what'. I'd want her on any team I work with.
Direct report recommending a manager
Priya was my supervisor at a Toronto distribution centre for three years. She made every shift start with a two-minute safety huddle and actually listened when we raised issues — our team went a full year without a recordable incident. She also pushed me to get my reach-truck certification. She's the kind of leader people stay for.
Instructor or placement supervisor recommending a student
I supervised Ahmed during his practicum at our accounting firm in Winnipeg. In eight weeks he reconciled a backlog of client bank statements, asked sharp questions and handled client calls professionally. He's ready for a junior bookkeeping or staff accountant role and will keep growing quickly.
How to ask for a recommendation
Ask people who saw your work closely and recently. Make it easy: remind them of a specific project and say what you'd like them to mention. Send the request through LinkedIn so the recommendation lands on your profile, and always offer to return the favour.
Request message
Hi Marc — I'm updating my LinkedIn as I look for my next project manager role. Would you be willing to write a short recommendation about the ERP rollout we delivered together? If it helps, you could mention how we kept the steering committee aligned on scope. Happy to write one for you too. Thanks either way!
Writing one for someone else
- Be specific: one story beats a list of adjectives.
- Only include numbers you know are accurate.
- Avoid personal details (age, family, health, background) — keep it to their work.
- Write in Canadian English if they're job hunting in Canada.