How do I remove an endorsement on LinkedIn without them knowing?

Removing an endorsement on LinkedIn without the endorser knowing can be tricky, but there are a few methods you can try. LinkedIn endorsements allow you to endorse connections for skills and expertise, which in turn bolsters their professional profile. However, sometimes endorsements can become excessive or no longer relevant, so removing them discreetly may be preferable. Here’s what you need to know about removing LinkedIn endorsements on the down low.

Why Would You Want to Remove an Endorsement?

There are a few main reasons why you might want to remove an endorsement without the endorser knowing:

• The endorsement is for an outdated skill or role you no longer want highlighted on your profile
• You have an excessive number of endorsements that are cluttering up your profile
• You no longer want to be associated with the person who endorsed you
• The endorsement feels disingenuous or was done without your consent

Whatever your reasons, removing endorsements with discretion can help tidy up and tailor your profile.

Can You Remove LinkedIn Endorsements?

Yes, it is possible to remove endorsements on LinkedIn, but the endorser will be notified unless you take specific steps.

When you remove an endorsement, LinkedIn automatically sends a notification to the endorser saying “[Your name] removed [endorsing person’s name]’s endorsement.”

To avoid this, you need to utilize a few key strategies to discreetly withdraw endorsements.

How to Remove a LinkedIn Endorsement Without Them Knowing

Here are a few methods to remove LinkedIn endorsements on the down low:

Adjust Your Notification Settings

In your LinkedIn account settings, you can limit notifications for endorsements. Go to your profile, click on the “Me” icon, and choose “Settings & Privacy.” From here, go to “Communications” and adjust your settings for endorsements.

You can uncheck the box for “Send an email to someone when their endorsement is removed.” This will prevent an email from being sent to the endorser when you withdraw their endorsement.

Remove All Endorsements At Once

If you want to purge multiple endorsements without each removal being obvious, you can withdraw all endorsements at the same time.

Go to your profile and click on the “Me” icon. Choose “View profile” then click on the pencil icon to edit your profile. Go to the “Skills & Endorsements” section and click the “X” icon to remove all endorsements.

This will discreetly clear out all endorsements without sending individual notifications. You can then add back any endorsements you want to keep visible.

Block the Person Before Removing

Another sneaky method is to block the endorser before removing their endorsement. Here’s how:

1. Go to your profile and click the “More” icon by the endorser’s name
2. Select “Block [name]” to block them
3. Once blocked, you can remove their endorsement without notification
4. After removing the endorsement, you can unblock them

Since blocked connections don’t receive notifications, this prevents the endorser from being alerted when you delete their endorsement.

Remove Your LinkedIn Connection

If you want to fully remove the endorser from your network, you can delete your connection with them before withdrawing endorsements. Steps:

1. Go to your list of connections and find the endorser
2. Hover over their name and click the “More” icon
3. Choose “Remove connection”
4. Once no longer connected, remove their endorsement

Because unconnected members can’t be notified, this stops them from being alerted to the removed endorsement. Reconnect with them after if desired.

Other Precautions

Keep these tips in mind when stealthily deleting LinkedIn endorsements:

• Move quickly – The faster you remove the endorsement after blocking/disconnecting, the less likely the notification will be sent
• Do one at a time – Removing endorsements individually rather than bulk all at once can be more discrete
• Reorder endorsements – Prioritize the endorsements you want most visible at the top of your profile
• Stay connected on other platforms – Maintaining connections on Facebook, Twitter etc. can avoid burning bridges completely

Ethical Considerations

While it’s possible to remove endorsements on the sly, consider whether doing so aligns with your principles. Some ethical aspects to weigh:

• Is the endorsement genuinely problematic or do you just want to tidy up your profile?
• Did the endorser put time and effort into sincerely endorsing you?
• Does removing the endorsement entirely burn a bridge with the endorser?
• Is being discreet about removing the endorsementOverall, think carefully before quietly revoking endorsements, even if doable. In many cases, a transparent convo with the endorser may be better.

Conclusion

Removing LinkedIn endorsements without notification takes a bit of strategy, but can be accomplished. The main approaches are adjusting notifications, removing all at once, blocking/disconnecting from the endorser, and moving speedily. Consider both the practical and ethical implications before doing so stealthily. But when unwanted endorsements persist, using discretion to take them down can tidy and optimize your profile.