{"id":3196,"date":"2013-03-12T13:51:41","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T17:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acro.net\/blog\/?p=3196"},"modified":"2013-03-12T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2013-03-12T17:52:39","slug":"dont-ask-for-recommendations-from-people-you-havent-worked-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acro.net\/blog\/dont-ask-for-recommendations-from-people-you-havent-worked-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t ask for recommendations from people you haven’t worked for"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fine line between personal and professional social media makes it hard for some to understand the function of either platform.<\/p>\n

While Facebook is mostly for the three “F” crowd – friends, family & fun<\/em> – LinkedIn<\/strong> is a network of professionals that communicate and socialize at a whole different level.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, I explained why it’s not a good idea to add connections on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a> without analyzing their function in your circle of professionals.<\/p>\n

In a hilarious twist that further defines the pitfalls of over-connecting, Tim Ash<\/strong><\/a> – founder and chairman of the social Conversion Conference<\/strong><\/a> – explains how a request for an employment testimonial by a mere connection, can lead to some unpleasant results:<\/p>\n

“This may happen to you also if you ask for me for a LinkedIn work recommendation although you have never worked with me and we have not ever met…”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Tim removed the LinkedIn recommendation after a few minutes, but not before ‘Geoffrey’ emailed him with a complaint; the latter act convinced Tim to post about the incident publicly. The debate, at this point, is whether he over-reacted, or if his reaction was justified. In my personal opinion, he was rather mild in his response.<\/p>\n

The bottom line: Seeking professional endorsement from people you have not worked for, is the same as resume stuffing<\/em> and can often get you in trouble – temporarily or otherwise.<\/p>\n

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