- What is a testimonial:
- A testimonial is a creative way to share a statement made by a student who was satisfied with his/her experience and can provide assurance about the quality and value of the services they received. It’s a written form of a “thumbs up” provided by the student who felt happy with my service and is willing to share his/her experience.
- A good testimonial is direct and short:
- Put the most impactful statement at the beginning. Edit it so even if people read just the first few words, they get the meaning quickly.
- What should testimonials include:
- The more information in a testimonial, the more credible it is. Testimonials should include the person’s name, the courses that you have taken with me and the results you got if it was good :)?
- The least credible testimonials include just the person’s initials. Write down your name in a way that you are more comfortable with it. If you are not comfortable using your name chose a nick name. It’s not ideal but better than nothing. Remember you can always change it by just telling me.
- How to write a testimonial:
- Before you start writing, think about the following questions. They can help spark your inspiration and get the story flowing:
- What was your problem?
- How did I help you solve the problem?
- Standout skills and behaviours that you observed while working with me.
- How was your experience with me?
- What did you like most about the approach I took?
- What is the overall message you’re trying to convey?
- deliver your recommendation and why you believe the person is great to work with.
- Now, think about how you’ll compile this information. We recommend the following tips during the testimonial creation process:
- Keep things short and sweet, real, honest, authentic, specific and positive.
- Use a testimonial template
- I worked with (name) as (your role) from (time & service).
- In that time I observed (positive skills & behaviours).
- I particularly remember (success story).
- One thing that I miss is (endearing positive quality).
- I recommend (name) to work in (type of business/role) that (what they will value most).
- Before you start writing, think about the following questions. They can help spark your inspiration and get the story flowing:
- Examples of testimonial pages: