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I am currently a student looking for work in the field of science, while my friend is looking to get his photography work out there. We are both utilising LinkedIn for this purpose. My friend actually took my professional photo and I was thinking I could either give him a recommendation stating I was a client of his and he took my photo, or just add a note to my summary linking to who took the photo. Just to help get more people to view his profile and work.
I am wondering if this will seem unprofessional to employers? I doubt anyone would ask about my relation to him, but it may be strange that I would promote someone in an unrelated field (I believe it shows up on my profile if I recommend someone).
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I am currently a student looking for work in the field of science, while my friend is looking to get his photography work out there. We are both utilising LinkedIn for this purpose. My friend actually took my professional photo and I was thinking I could either give him a recommendation stating I was a client of his and he took my photo, or just add a note to my summary linking to who took the photo. Just to help get more people to view his profile and work.
I am wondering if this will seem unprofessional to employers? I doubt anyone would ask about my relation to him, but it may be strange that I would promote someone in an unrelated field (I believe it shows up on my profile if I recommend someone).
professionalism linkedin
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., HorusKol, Marv Mills, The Wandering Dev Manager, gnat Jan 25 '16 at 20:46
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Unprofessional as per me. It won't carry much weight in my opinion.
– Learner_101
Jan 23 '16 at 2:21
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I am currently a student looking for work in the field of science, while my friend is looking to get his photography work out there. We are both utilising LinkedIn for this purpose. My friend actually took my professional photo and I was thinking I could either give him a recommendation stating I was a client of his and he took my photo, or just add a note to my summary linking to who took the photo. Just to help get more people to view his profile and work.
I am wondering if this will seem unprofessional to employers? I doubt anyone would ask about my relation to him, but it may be strange that I would promote someone in an unrelated field (I believe it shows up on my profile if I recommend someone).
professionalism linkedin
asked Jan 23 '16 at 0:40
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I am currently a student looking for work in the field of science, while my friend is looking to get his photography work out there. We are both utilising LinkedIn for this purpose. My friend actually took my professional photo and I was thinking I could either give him a recommendation stating I was a client of his and he took my photo, or just add a note to my summary linking to who took the photo. Just to help get more people to view his profile and work.
I am wondering if this will seem unprofessional to employers? I doubt anyone would ask about my relation to him, but it may be strange that I would promote someone in an unrelated field (I believe it shows up on my profile if I recommend someone).
professionalism linkedin
asked Jan 23 '16 at 0:40
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asked Jan 23 '16 at 0:40
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asked Jan 23 '16 at 0:40
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asked Jan 23 '16 at 0:40
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., HorusKol, Marv Mills, The Wandering Dev Manager, gnat Jan 25 '16 at 20:46
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., HorusKol, Marv Mills, The Wandering Dev Manager, gnat Jan 25 '16 at 20:46
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Unprofessional as per me. It won't carry much weight in my opinion.
– Learner_101
Jan 23 '16 at 2:21
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Unprofessional as per me. It won't carry much weight in my opinion.
– Learner_101
Jan 23 '16 at 2:21
Unprofessional as per me. It won't carry much weight in my opinion.
– Learner_101
Jan 23 '16 at 2:21
Unprofessional as per me. It won't carry much weight in my opinion.
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Jan 23 '16 at 2:21
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It's not unprofessional. You are in fact a client of his (I assume he did a good job) And there is nothing wrong with recommending him in that capacity.
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
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I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
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Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
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what is an unrelated field? I am a computer programmer.
But if I write code for a satellite program... I can recommend an engineer.
If that satellite goes to Mars...I can recommend a biologist or a chemist.
But if that satellite goes to Pluto.. I can recommend a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
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I would like to include an answer which I wrote to a similar question:
Testimonials are generally considered an extra on the CV, unless and
until they are from someone really important.
For example, if I am the one hiring you, and you have a testimonial
for an open source project, then this is how my evaluation goes:
If it's from someone important on that project like the maintainer or
a notable person in that particular community: Yeah, you have
managed to impress me, cause such people rarely write testimonials,
but when they do, it means that you have been very impressive.
Else, meh.
So, it wouldn't be unprofessional, but they carry absolutely no or very little to be taken seriously weight
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
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up vote
7
down vote
accepted
It's not unprofessional. You are in fact a client of his (I assume he did a good job) And there is nothing wrong with recommending him in that capacity.
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
– user8365
Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
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up vote
7
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It's not unprofessional. You are in fact a client of his (I assume he did a good job) And there is nothing wrong with recommending him in that capacity.
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
– user8365
Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
It's not unprofessional. You are in fact a client of his (I assume he did a good job) And there is nothing wrong with recommending him in that capacity.
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
It's not unprofessional. You are in fact a client of his (I assume he did a good job) And there is nothing wrong with recommending him in that capacity.
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:28
Kilisi
94.6k50216376
94.6k50216376
I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
– user8365
Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
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I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
– user8365
Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
– user8365
Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
I would also add, that no one is expecting students to make many recommendations based on the other person being a coworker or having some other professional relationship.
– user8365
Jan 23 '16 at 2:03
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what is an unrelated field? I am a computer programmer.
But if I write code for a satellite program... I can recommend an engineer.
If that satellite goes to Mars...I can recommend a biologist or a chemist.
But if that satellite goes to Pluto.. I can recommend a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
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what is an unrelated field? I am a computer programmer.
But if I write code for a satellite program... I can recommend an engineer.
If that satellite goes to Mars...I can recommend a biologist or a chemist.
But if that satellite goes to Pluto.. I can recommend a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
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what is an unrelated field? I am a computer programmer.
But if I write code for a satellite program... I can recommend an engineer.
If that satellite goes to Mars...I can recommend a biologist or a chemist.
But if that satellite goes to Pluto.. I can recommend a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
40.1k461144
what is an unrelated field? I am a computer programmer.
But if I write code for a satellite program... I can recommend an engineer.
If that satellite goes to Mars...I can recommend a biologist or a chemist.
But if that satellite goes to Pluto.. I can recommend a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 1:44
mhoran_psprep
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suggest improvements |Â
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I would like to include an answer which I wrote to a similar question:
Testimonials are generally considered an extra on the CV, unless and
until they are from someone really important.
For example, if I am the one hiring you, and you have a testimonial
for an open source project, then this is how my evaluation goes:
If it's from someone important on that project like the maintainer or
a notable person in that particular community: Yeah, you have
managed to impress me, cause such people rarely write testimonials,
but when they do, it means that you have been very impressive.
Else, meh.
So, it wouldn't be unprofessional, but they carry absolutely no or very little to be taken seriously weight
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
12.2k34563
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up vote
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I would like to include an answer which I wrote to a similar question:
Testimonials are generally considered an extra on the CV, unless and
until they are from someone really important.
For example, if I am the one hiring you, and you have a testimonial
for an open source project, then this is how my evaluation goes:
If it's from someone important on that project like the maintainer or
a notable person in that particular community: Yeah, you have
managed to impress me, cause such people rarely write testimonials,
but when they do, it means that you have been very impressive.
Else, meh.
So, it wouldn't be unprofessional, but they carry absolutely no or very little to be taken seriously weight
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
12.2k34563
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
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up vote
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down vote
I would like to include an answer which I wrote to a similar question:
Testimonials are generally considered an extra on the CV, unless and
until they are from someone really important.
For example, if I am the one hiring you, and you have a testimonial
for an open source project, then this is how my evaluation goes:
If it's from someone important on that project like the maintainer or
a notable person in that particular community: Yeah, you have
managed to impress me, cause such people rarely write testimonials,
but when they do, it means that you have been very impressive.
Else, meh.
So, it wouldn't be unprofessional, but they carry absolutely no or very little to be taken seriously weight
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
12.2k34563
I would like to include an answer which I wrote to a similar question:
Testimonials are generally considered an extra on the CV, unless and
until they are from someone really important.
For example, if I am the one hiring you, and you have a testimonial
for an open source project, then this is how my evaluation goes:
If it's from someone important on that project like the maintainer or
a notable person in that particular community: Yeah, you have
managed to impress me, cause such people rarely write testimonials,
but when they do, it means that you have been very impressive.
Else, meh.
So, it wouldn't be unprofessional, but they carry absolutely no or very little to be taken seriously weight
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
1
answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
12.2k34563
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
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answered Jan 23 '16 at 17:18
Dawny33
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Unprofessional as per me. It won't carry much weight in my opinion.
– Learner_101
Jan 23 '16 at 2:21