From the course: How to Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career

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Helping others with references, recommendations, and referrals

Helping others with references, recommendations, and referrals

From the course: How to Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career

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Helping others with references, recommendations, and referrals

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- Let me ask you a question. We've all asked for a reference, referral, or recommendation in the past, but when's the last time you offered one to someone else? Here is a simple framework that you can use to make sure that you're giving as much as you're taking from your network of supporters. Let's start with references and recommendations. I want you to think about the folks you've worked with in the past who made a strong impression on you. Are there any you'd be willing to vouch for? Any that you'd like to support as they take the next step in their careers? Go ahead and reach out to them right here on LinkedIn. Catch up, hear how they're doing, and then proactively offer your support by letting them know that if they'd ever like to list you as a reference or recommendation, you're standing by and happy to share a strong endorsement. It's just that simple. You can even shoot them a quick LinkedIn recommendation…

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