The Power of Unsolicited LinkedIn Recommendations

In this episode of Networking with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the untapped potential of writing LinkedIn recommendations for people you barely know. A 2025 study found that profiles with 5+ recommendations get 3x more profile views — but most professionals only write them when asked. Lucas shares the story of a marketing manager who wrote a genuine, specific recommendation for a former classmate she hadn't spoken to in 5 years. That classmate later became the hiring manager at her dream company. The hosts break down the mechanics: why unsolicited recommendations signal curiosity and generosity, how they create a non-transactional favor bank, and how to write one that doesn't sound generic. They also discuss when it might backfire — like recommending someone with a reputation for poor performance. The key takeaway: recommending others builds career capital because it costs you nearly nothing but creates outsized goodwill. As of June 2026, with LinkedIn's algorithm prioritizing engagement, a well-timed recommendation can also boost your own visibility. Listeners learn a concrete four-step formula for writing a recommendation in under 10 minutes. #LinkedIn #Networking #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalRelationships #Recommendations #CareerCapital #JobSearch #SocialProof #PersonalBrand #Generosity #Reciprocity #JobHunt #Alumni #SoftSkills #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NetworkingWithFexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo