Rating Your Connections
After every ELITORO meeting, you must rate the other person. This guide explains how to complete ratings.
When to Rate
Rating Requirement
Ratings are required after every meeting:
- You cannot skip ratings
- Pending ratings may block access to features
- Complete them as soon as possible
Rating Prompt
If you have pending ratings:
- You'll see a rating page when logging in
- Complete all pending ratings to continue
- The process is quick and straightforward
The Rating Process
Step 1: Open the Rating
After a meeting:
- You'll be prompted to rate
- Or go to the rating page directly
- Select the meeting to rate
Step 2: Quality Rating
Rate the meeting quality (1-5 stars):
Think about:
- Were they prepared?
- Were they professional?
- Was the conversation good?
- Were they on time?
Select the appropriate star rating.
Step 3: Value Rating
Rate the value they provided (1-5 stars):
Think about:
- Did they offer relevant insights?
- Were they helpful?
- Did they match their profile?
- Would you get value from ongoing connection?
Select the appropriate star rating.
Step 4: Optional Comment
Add written feedback (optional):
- Keep it constructive
- Be specific about observations
- Comments are confidential
Step 5: Submit
Click submit to finalize your rating.
Rating Guidelines
What to Consider for Quality
| Factor | High Rating If... | Low Rating If... |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Came ready, researched you | Unprepared, didn't know your profile |
| Professionalism | Professional demeanor | Casual, inappropriate |
| Communication | Clear, engaging | Distracted, poor listener |
| Punctuality | On time, respectful | Late, rushed |
What to Consider for Value
| Factor | High Rating If... | Low Rating If... |
|---|---|---|
| Relevance | Matched their expertise claims | Overstated credentials |
| Helpfulness | Provided useful insights | Generic, unhelpful |
| Potential | Clear collaboration opportunity | No apparent synergy |
| Authenticity | Genuine, honest | Misleading, exaggerated |
Rating Best Practices
Be Honest
- Rate based on your actual experience
- Don't inflate ratings to be nice
- Don't deflate ratings out of spite
- Honest ratings help everyone
Be Thoughtful
- Consider the full meeting
- Don't focus on one small thing
- Think about what matters
- Rate fairly
Be Prompt
- Complete ratings quickly
- Don't let them pile up
- The other person may be waiting
- Fresh memory = better rating
After Rating
What Happens
- Your rating is recorded
- It contributes to their average
- You're asked about matching
- You can continue using ELITORO
Pending Ratings
If you have multiple pending ratings:
- Complete them one by one
- You may need to finish all before accessing features
- Don't delay
Privacy
Your Ratings Are Private
- The other person doesn't see your specific rating
- They only see their overall average
- Your comments are for ELITORO only
- Rating decisions are confidential
Their Ratings of You
- You won't know their specific rating
- You'll see changes in your average over time
- Focus on being a good connection
Tips
- Rate honestly - The system depends on truthful feedback
- Rate promptly - Don't procrastinate
- Be constructive - In comments, focus on helpful feedback
- Remember the impact - Your ratings affect their profile