What do people mean when they say average recs vs good recs? I'm not sure I fully understand what would differentiate an average vs good vs great recommendation and would appreciate some thoughts

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Average: I like this person I’m recommending - they do their job well.
Good: This person is good at what they do and I like working with them; I would recommend the next person to hire them.
Great: This person is the next best thing since sliced bread and I would give my first child to have them work for me.

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Also the person’s position makes a difference. For example a Senior Partner or a CXO has more impact than an AP or Manager

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