NSN #11 | How to Build Your Reputation

Katie
Apr 19
2 min read

Updated: Apr 25

Welcome back!

This week’s issue is packed with one of the most important career-building topics: how to build your reputation in corporate for future opportunities.

Plus — a quick, easy networking hack you’ll actually want to try.

Let’s dive in! 🎉

🔶 Here’s What’s Inside:

📂 Corporate Hack of the Week

😎 How to Build a Strong Reputation

💡 Quote of the Week

🎁 Weekly Freebies

🏢 Corporate Hack of the Week: 📩 – The Easy Networking Trick

Think networking is hard or awkward?

Try this:

Once a month, pick someone in your company or industry who has a role you’re interested in and send this simple message:

“Curious how you approach [X] in your role — would love to have a 15-minute chat if you’re open to it.”

No fluff. No pitch. Just a clear ask.

You’ll be surprised how many people say yes.

You’ll gain insight, build relationships, and plant seeds for future opportunities — all in 15 minutes or less.

Give it a try and tell me how it goes! 😉

😎 How to Build a Reputation That Opens Doors

Here’s the truth:

Reputation is the only real way to climb the corporate ladder.

Yes, your work matters — but when you're aiming higher, referrals and social capital matter even more.

And reputation is your social capital.

The better your reputation, the more people will vouch for you, connect you to opportunities, and support your growth.

So how do you build it?

Here are a few simple ways to start:

Attend internal and external events
Connect with new people on LinkedIn
Grab lunch with someone you admire
Comment thoughtfully on others’ posts

These small actions compound.

Build your rep before you need it — because one day, you’ll need to call on your network.

💡 Quote of the Week:

“You can do many things well — just not all at once. Focus is a career advantage. It’s okay to choose one direction and give it everything for a season.”— Greg McKeown, Author of Essentialism

I’ve been living this quote while building GetACorporateJob.com — and I swear by it.

Pick one thing. Go all in.