Ragan Insider Danny Rubin
How to write a perfect LinkedIn summary
Writing about yourself isn’t easy, but this three-step process can help you write a LinkedIn summary you’re proud of.
Search Results (career advice)
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Microsoft CEO apologizes after remarks on women and raises
Satya Nadella took considerable criticism after his remarks at an event for women in the tech industry. He apologized shortly after the event.
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
What makes writing good?
Stephen King believes good writing can’t be taught, but still shares insights from his teaching years. Plus, when to stop writing, the inner voice, and more.
Ragan Insider Steve Rayson
Publishing on LinkedIn: Best topic, length, timing
A look at what topics get the most clicks and how long your content should be.
Ragan Insider Dorothy Crenshaw
PR lessons from 2014 commencement speakers
This year’s crop of graduation speeches at universities around the United States had plenty of advice that can apply to public relations.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
Finding content when it’s scarce
Running a blog or an organization’s website means having to feed the content beast, usually daily. Rather than racking your brain and forcing an idea, try these techniques.
Ragan Insider Christine Pietryla
Perfecting the art of the follow-through
After you make a stunning first impression, you have to be sure to close the loop. Just remember the four C’s so you don’t miss any big opportunities.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
J.P. Morgan, with egg on its face, cancels Twitter Q-and-A session
According to one analysis, two-thirds of the questions that used the #AskJPM hashtag were negative.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
The new word business people ‘just’ love to hate
An organization and leadership consultant justifies why the word should be stricken from corporate communications-and he’s not alone. Plus, ‘memevertising,’ the Vine résumé, writers and retirement, fun book quizzes, and more.
Ragan Insider Robert Hosking
The most overused words on resumes
A new survey reveals which phrases to leave out, and what to say to stand out.
Ragan Insider Jenny Fukumoto
25 things young professionals must know before 25
The author hit the quarter century mark last month. She shares the lessons from her professional mistakes and missed opportunities (thus far).
Ragan Insider Gini Dietrich
PR exec: How NOT to get promoted
The things you should avoid if you’re trying to climb the ladder—plus the five things you should do to further your career.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
Lessons in PR and journalism from Hunter S. Thompson
A reporter turned PR pro recalls the famous author, the advice Thompson offered, and the times they shared.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
10 useful and inspiring websites for writers
You know about Grammar Girl and Copyblogger, but are you checking out these lesser-known destinations for wordsmiths?
Ragan Insider Jody Koehler
The No. 1 skill you need to get that job in PR
So you want to work in public relations? You’ve got some spiffy new work attire, a polished résumé, and mad interviewing skills. What are you missing?
