NSN #1 | Big News! Your Weekly Career Boost Starts Now

Hey there,

I have an exciting announcement to make!

After thinking long and hard about how I can provide the most value to my email subscribers, I’ve come up with the perfect solution…

From now on…

🎉 I’m launching a weekly newsletter! 🎉

Hold on, hold on…

This isn’t just any ordinary newsletter.

Here’s what you’ll get every week:

✅ Most Valuable Corporate Lesson of the Week

✅ Proven Job Search Strategies

✅ Handpicked High-Paying Job Openings

✅ My Favorite Career-Boosting Quotes

✅ Exclusive Free Resources

✅ Top Industry & Career Recommendations

…and much more!

Each newsletter will be packed with actionable insights to help you land and grow in your corporate career.

So, let’s kick things off with this week’s edition!

🏢 Corporate Hack of the Week: Build a Brag File

This hack has been a game-changer for me.

Every time I received a compliment, hit a milestone, completed a major project, or got positive feedback, I saved it in a folder on my computer called “The Brag File.”

Before you call me self-obsessed—hear me out…

This simple habit made updating my resume so much easier.

Whenever I applied for a new role, I’d open my brag file, pick the best accomplishments, and plug them into my resume—done.

Try it. Start today. Future you will thank you.

📃 Findings After Reviewing 50 Resumes

Last month, I opened a few resume review slots (for just $50), and let me tell you—I was shocked.

I found some major mistakes that were costing people job opportunities.

Here are the biggest ones:

🚨 1. Generic, Low-Effort Summaries

70% of the resumes I reviewed had the same cookie-cutter intro:

"I am a detail-oriented professional seeking growth…” bla bla bla…

Even if you think this sounds “corporate,” it won’t work.

🔹 What recruiters actually want: A clear, unique summary that highlights your strengths.

🚨 2. Buzzwords Without Proof

Are you guilty of using phrases like “team player” or “strong leadership skills”?

Listen… these are great qualities.

But hiring managers (like me) want proof.

🔹 Instead of saying “team player” → Say “Led a team of 5 to complete a $1M project 3 days ahead of schedule.”

Now that’s a strong, results-driven statement.

🚨 3. Poor Formatting

15-20 resumes I reviewed were poorly formatted—and trust me, looks matter.

Your resume doesn’t have to be fancy, but it must be:

✔ Clean✔ Well-structured✔ Easy to read

Not sure how to format your resume? Try this.

🌟 Quote of the Week

I don’t know about you, but meaningful quotes inspire me.

Here’s one that stuck with me this week:

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it."

– Steve Jobs

🥳 Free Resources of the Week

Oh, there’s more! 🎁

Each week, I’ll drop a free resource to help you level up your career.

This week’s freebie: The Ultimate Job Application Tracker 📊

I originally built this for my students, and it’s been a game-changer for keeping track of applications. If you're applying to multiple jobs, this tracker is a must-have.

📥 [Download the Application Tracker Here]

That’s all for this week! 🚀

Excited to hear your thoughts—leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Talk soon, Katie