GUIDE 2026
How to ask for LinkedIn recommendations as a PM: What I’d do
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LinkedIn recommendations aren't magic—but a few specific ones beat twenty vague compliments. Here's how I'd ask.
Who I'd ask
- People who saw me own outcomes (EM, designer, PM peer, skip-level, founder)
- Cross-functional partners who can speak to influence
- Not only friends who will write fluff
Quality > quantity. Three sharp notes beat a wall of "great teammate."
How I'd make it easy
- Ask privately first (message > cold Recommend button)
- Remind them of one project and the outcome
- Offer 3–4 optional themes they could mention—not a ghostwritten paragraph unless they request a draft
- Give a deadline that's respectful
- Offer to reciprocate only if I can be honest
Prompt I'd send (short)
> Working on my PM search—would you be open to a LinkedIn recommendation focused on [project]? Totally fine if now's a bad time. Happy to make it easy with a few bullet reminders.
I'd never invent quotes. If someone declines, I move on.
Recommendations support a story you're already proving with a portfolio and, if useful, structured learning like a PM Certification. More practical notes in the newsletter.
