What to write in a LinkedIn recommendation
Write a LinkedIn recommendation that actually helps someone, not just adds a badge to their profile. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
LinkedIn recommendations often suffer from the same issue as reference letters: they read like a list of positive adjectives without evidence. "Priya is an incredible team player and a real asset to any organization" says something positive but nothing memorable or verifiable.
The recommendations that actually help someone are the ones with a specific example baked in: one story or moment that shows the quality you're describing, something a future employer could actually remember. That makes the endorsement feel real rather than obligatory.
Share who you are recommending, how you know them, what they are best at, one specific example, and who should be reading this. The AI gives you three to five sentences that are specific and useful, not just kind.
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Your prompt
Help me write a LinkedIn recommendation. Here are the details: Who I am recommending: [PERSON] How I know them: [RELATIONSHIP] What they are best at: [STRENGTHS] One specific thing they did that I can reference: [EXAMPLE] Who should read this: [AUDIENCE] Write a LinkedIn recommendation of 3 to 5 sentences. It should feel personal and specific, not like a template. Include the example to back up the strengths.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1One specific story or example is worth more than ten adjectives.
- 2Write it as if you are speaking to their future employer in a reference call.
- 3Keep it to 3 to 5 sentences. Short recommendations on LinkedIn read as genuine. Long ones read as templates.
Common questions
Should I ask the person what to emphasize in the recommendation?+
Yes. Ask them what roles they are targeting and what strengths they most want highlighted. A recommendation tailored to what they need next is far more useful than a general one.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write something personalized to your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for this?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more natural, nuanced writing for personal situations. ChatGPT is strong for structured business and professional writing. Try both and keep the version that sounds more like you.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong first draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural in your voice.
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