Writing a Professional Recommendation

[agzg]

Hi friends.

A coworker (who I really hold in high esteem) recently asked me to write a professional recommendation for her. It's not so much that she's actively looking for a new job, she just asked that I write one for her on LinkedIn to keep her profile up to date.

I told her I'd be happy to do it, however, I have no idea how to write a GOOD professional recommendation. I really want to avoid using buzzwords like "attention to detail" (even though she has it) and other words that are generally used as filler.

Now, I KNOW a ton of you have probably written tons of recommendations - this will be my first, so I'm open to any tips you have. What worked? What sounds weird? Do you have any awesome success stories (for someone that was actively looking)?

Thanks so much friends - ah - the new and exciting life of a corporate employee.

[preciousjeni]

When I write recommendations, I try to attach short anecdotes or some sort of evidence to what I'm saying. If you can't provide an example of the skill being used, you could leave it out of the letter.