No it cannot be restricted. You could offer to serve as a reference, or provide a letter of recommendation they could attach to applications. I do think you’re smart to check your work policies. Perhaps you can call it a “testimonial” and not a “recommendation.”

Anonymous wrote:PP. No, there is no way to restrict your LinkedIn recommendation to select viewers only.

Thank you.

PP. No, there is no way to restrict your LinkedIn recommendation to select viewers only.

My F500 company prohibits giving recommendations for legal reasons. Does your company have a policy?

I would write three or so lines.

1) I was a colleague of X. I observed/interacted with her work product.

2) Work product did x for company (improved sales, communicated key points, etc.)

3) I am available to give a more detailed reference at any point. Feel free to contact me through LinkedIn.

I want to provide a good recommendation for a former colleague who was recently RIFed.

We worked closely together and were at about the same level. I know a lot about the quality of the former colleague’s work.

The friend does something comparable to writing copy for a construction equipment sales website. So, skilled, detail-oriented, poorly paid work.

I’ve never been through any official manager training.

My company provides no official recommendations. I’m checking tomorrow to see what rules apply to recommendations from non-manager workers.

The former colleague asked me to put a recommendation on LinkedIn.

Is there a way to put a recommendation on LinkedIn in such a way that only people who’ve received the former colleague’s resume can see the recommendation?

Could you give me any other advice about how to provide a helpful recommendation in this kind of situation?