Comments - Really, You Want ME to Write YOU a LinkedIn Recommendation - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T22:25:38Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=502551%3ABlogPost%3A930636&xn_auth=noMaren,
Thanks for the commen…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-26:502551:Comment:9343502010-04-26T17:42:25.085ZOmowale Cassellehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/OmowaleCasselle
Maren,<br />
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Thanks for the comment. I love the concept of a teachable moment based on the recommendation request and subsequent feedback.<br />
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Omowale
Maren,<br />
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Thanks for the comment. I love the concept of a teachable moment based on the recommendation request and subsequent feedback.<br />
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Omowale Kevin,
That's an interesting…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-26:502551:Comment:9343042010-04-26T16:11:36.646ZOmowale Cassellehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/OmowaleCasselle
Kevin,<br />
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That's an interesting strategy. As long as everyone you are connected with knows your policy, I can see how that could definitely help avoid the issue outlined above.<br />
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Omowale
Kevin,<br />
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That's an interesting strategy. As long as everyone you are connected with knows your policy, I can see how that could definitely help avoid the issue outlined above.<br />
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Omowale Rarely do I write a recommend…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-26:502551:Comment:9342892010-04-26T15:58:44.616ZKevin Stakelumhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KevinStakelum
Rarely do I write a recommendation that is requested of me. If someone has earned the recommendation, I try to provide that proactively, thus avoiding the need to decide whether I respond to these requests. I do think that recommendations that are too freely given devalue all of the ones that I give.
Rarely do I write a recommendation that is requested of me. If someone has earned the recommendation, I try to provide that proactively, thus avoiding the need to decide whether I respond to these requests. I do think that recommendations that are too freely given devalue all of the ones that I give. Donna,
I see. I'd always hea…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-24:502551:Comment:9335102010-04-24T20:29:19.665ZOmowale Cassellehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/OmowaleCasselle
Donna,<br />
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I see. I'd always heard about the references with the bare minimum of information: name, job title, salary, and dates worked. Now, I understand why employers can be hesitant.<br />
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Thanks for sharing the link.<br />
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Omowale
Donna,<br />
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I see. I'd always heard about the references with the bare minimum of information: name, job title, salary, and dates worked. Now, I understand why employers can be hesitant.<br />
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Thanks for sharing the link.<br />
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Omowale Hi Omowale,
Here's a good bi…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-24:502551:Comment:9334652010-04-24T15:01:27.818ZDonna Sveihttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DonnaSvei
Hi Omowale,<br />
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Here's a good bit on avoiding lawsuits when giving references: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2070928_avoid-potential-lawsuit-giving-references.html" target="_blank">http://www.ehow.com/how_2070928_avoid-potential-lawsuit-giving-references.html</a>. As you can see, it's a pretty tight rope to walk. Thus, the likelihood of getting a balanced picture of someone from a written reference is pretty unlikely. In fact, taking this further, research shows that the most predictive…
Hi Omowale,<br />
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Here's a good bit on avoiding lawsuits when giving references: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2070928_avoid-potential-lawsuit-giving-references.html" target="_blank">http://www.ehow.com/how_2070928_avoid-potential-lawsuit-giving-references.html</a>. As you can see, it's a pretty tight rope to walk. Thus, the likelihood of getting a balanced picture of someone from a written reference is pretty unlikely. In fact, taking this further, research shows that the most predictive references come from former supervisors. I focus my reference checking on those people.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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Donna Donna,
Thanks for the commen…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-24:502551:Comment:9334612010-04-24T12:41:28.115ZOmowale Cassellehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/OmowaleCasselle
Donna,<br />
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Thanks for the comment. You are definitely highlighting the challenges associated with using written recommendations as part of candidate review. It is probably more effect to go deep via phone. Perhaps, the written recommendation can help decide which candidates are advanced in the process.<br />
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I didn't realize the legal risk. What potential legal complications can come from written recommendations?<br />
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Omowale
Donna,<br />
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Thanks for the comment. You are definitely highlighting the challenges associated with using written recommendations as part of candidate review. It is probably more effect to go deep via phone. Perhaps, the written recommendation can help decide which candidates are advanced in the process.<br />
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I didn't realize the legal risk. What potential legal complications can come from written recommendations?<br />
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Omowale Omowale,
As a headhunter, I…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-24:502551:Comment:9333032010-04-24T01:03:51.991ZDonna Sveihttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DonnaSvei
Omowale,<br />
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As a headhunter, I don't even read written recommendations. Who is going to write anything negative? There's too much legal risk. I talk with people's references in depth. I don't expect 100% praise. I'm looking for a balanced, candid assessment of a person's strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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Written recommendations, although probably often sincere, make me very uncomfortable.<br />
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Thank you for bringing this topic up.<br />
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Donna Svei
Omowale,<br />
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As a headhunter, I don't even read written recommendations. Who is going to write anything negative? There's too much legal risk. I talk with people's references in depth. I don't expect 100% praise. I'm looking for a balanced, candid assessment of a person's strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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Written recommendations, although probably often sincere, make me very uncomfortable.<br />
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Thank you for bringing this topic up.<br />
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Donna Svei Steve,
That's a good point.…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-22:502551:Comment:9316392010-04-22T19:14:26.520ZOmowale Cassellehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/OmowaleCasselle
Steve,<br />
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That's a good point. I was just thinking that since almost 8 of my FB friends have birthdays today. Knowing that everytime I wish someone a Happy Bday it shows up in my news stream, I wonder how special they feel.<br />
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Omowale
Steve,<br />
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That's a good point. I was just thinking that since almost 8 of my FB friends have birthdays today. Knowing that everytime I wish someone a Happy Bday it shows up in my news stream, I wonder how special they feel.<br />
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Omowale Volume certainly devalues the…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2010-04-22:502551:Comment:9316062010-04-22T19:10:03.254ZSteve Fleischnerhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SteveFleischner
Volume certainly devalues the recommendation, affecting not only the person who has or gives a large volume of recommendations, but recommendations in general given for or received by anyone. It's the same devaluation that facebook has wrought on Happy Birthdays.
Volume certainly devalues the recommendation, affecting not only the person who has or gives a large volume of recommendations, but recommendations in general given for or received by anyone. It's the same devaluation that facebook has wrought on Happy Birthdays.