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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:

  1. You'll be prompted to rate
  2. Or go to the rating page directly
  3. 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

FactorHigh Rating If...Low Rating If...
PreparationCame ready, researched youUnprepared, didn't know your profile
ProfessionalismProfessional demeanorCasual, inappropriate
CommunicationClear, engagingDistracted, poor listener
PunctualityOn time, respectfulLate, rushed

What to Consider for Value

FactorHigh Rating If...Low Rating If...
RelevanceMatched their expertise claimsOverstated credentials
HelpfulnessProvided useful insightsGeneric, unhelpful
PotentialClear collaboration opportunityNo apparent synergy
AuthenticityGenuine, honestMisleading, 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