June 2, 2026·Examples

15 LinkedIn recommendation examples (copy + paste, 2026)

15 LinkedIn recommendation examples for colleagues, managers, employees, and clients — plus the structure that makes each one credible. Copy, adapt, and post in minutes.

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A strong LinkedIn recommendation names your relationship to the person, gives a specific example of their work, quantifies the impact, and ends with a clear endorsement. Generic praise ("hardworking and reliable") reads as filler; a concrete story ("rebuilt our onboarding and cut time-to-value from 14 days to 3") reads as proof. Below are 15 copy-and-adapt examples for every relationship, plus the formula behind them.

LinkedIn recommendations matter because they are public, attributed, and tied to a real professional identity — making them one of the most credible forms of social proof a person can carry. Recruiters and clients read them before reaching out.

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For a colleague

  1. "I worked alongside Maya for two years on the platform team. When our checkout broke during peak season, she diagnosed and shipped a fix in under three hours, saving an estimated $40k in lost sales. She is the person you want in the room when things go wrong."
  1. "Few people combine deep technical skill with genuine kindness the way Jordan does. He mentored three junior engineers who were all promoted within a year. I would jump at the chance to work with him again."

For a manager

  1. "Reporting to Sara was the most growth-heavy stretch of my career. She set clear goals, removed blockers fast, and pushed me into a lead role I did not think I was ready for — I was. The best manager I have had."
  1. "David leads with trust. He gave our team real autonomy and our velocity nearly doubled. People do their best work for him because he backs them publicly and coaches them privately."

For an employee (manager → report)

  1. "In her first quarter, Aisha rebuilt our reporting pipeline and cut weekly manual work by six hours per analyst. She is proactive, precise, and already operating a level above her title."
  1. "I have managed dozens of engineers; Tom is in the top 5%. He owns problems end to end and our deployment failures dropped 60% after he reworked our CI. Any team would be lucky to have him."

For a client or vendor

  1. "We hired Elena's studio for a rebrand and saw a 28% lift in demo requests within two months. She listens, ships on time, and treats your business like her own."
  1. "As a vendor, Northbeam delivered exactly what they promised and then some. Our CPA dropped 38% in the first quarter. Highly recommend."

Short LinkedIn recommendation examples

  1. "Brilliant, dependable, and genuinely kind. A rare combination."
  2. "One of the sharpest product thinkers I have worked with — full stop."
  3. "Delivered ahead of deadline, every time. I would hire again tomorrow."
  4. "Turned our messy data into decisions leadership could actually act on."
  5. "The teammate everyone wants and few are lucky enough to get."
  6. "Took our struggling launch and made it our best quarter ever."
  7. "If you get the chance to work with Sam, take it. You will not regret it."

The formula behind every example

  • Relationship — how you know them ("I managed," "I worked alongside," "we hired").
  • Specific example — one real situation, not a list of adjectives.
  • Quantified impact — a number, a timeframe, an outcome.
  • Endorsement — a clear "I recommend / I would work with them again."

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good LinkedIn recommendation example?+

A good LinkedIn recommendation states your relationship to the person, gives one specific example of their work, quantifies the impact, and ends with a clear endorsement. Example: 'She rebuilt our onboarding and cut time-to-value from 14 days to 3. The best hire we made all year.'

How do you write a LinkedIn recommendation?+

Use four parts: how you know them, a specific situation that shows their strength, a measurable result, and a direct recommendation. Keep it to 3–5 sentences and avoid generic adjectives like 'hardworking' on their own — anchor every claim to a real example.

How long should a LinkedIn recommendation be?+

Three to five sentences (roughly 50–120 words) is ideal. Long enough to include your relationship, a concrete example, and an endorsement; short enough that people actually read it. One strong specific story beats a long list of compliments.

What should you not write in a LinkedIn recommendation?+

Avoid vague praise ('great to work with'), unverifiable superlatives, anything that contradicts the person's public role, and generic templates with no specific example. Recommendations without a concrete story or relationship context read as filler and add little credibility.

Can I ask someone to write me a LinkedIn recommendation?+

Yes — it is normal and expected. Ask people you worked closely with, remind them of a specific project to anchor their recommendation, and offer to write one in return. Making it easy by suggesting a moment to highlight gets you better, faster recommendations.