NSN #3 | ⭐ The Story Behind “North Star”

Hello, hello…

Katie is back again!

This newsletter is partly about YOU and partly about ME.

Let’s start with ME—because, well, this is MY newsletter, and I get to do whatever I want. 😈😈😈

(Okay, kidding… kinda.)

Today, I want to share why I named this newsletter "North Star"—and, of course, some valuable job search nuggets and fresh job openings for the week.

Let’s dive in!

🏢 Corporate Hack of the Week: The Email Boomerang Technique

Ever sent an important email and got no response?

Instead of rewriting another email, just reply to your own original message.

💡 Here’s why this works:

✔ Your previous subject line gets a "RE:" tag, making it more noticeable.

✔ Most email providers prioritize replies over new emails, increasing visibility.

✔ It helps you land in the recipient’s primary inbox—right where you want to be.

If you’re reaching out to recruiters or hiring managers, try this today and let me know how it goes!

⭐ The Story Behind the "North Star" Newsletter

Short answer: This newsletter is your North Star for career guidance.

Long answer:

When I was young and job hunting, I desperately needed direction.

I wanted a clear path, a step-by-step guide to break into corporate, grow my career, and build a stable life.

But guess what?

I didn’t have that.

So after a decade of corporate experience, climbing the ladder to Director at a Fortune 500 company, and leading a team of 7 people…

I finally have the knowledge and experience to help others.

Now, I get to be the person I was searching for.

And that’s why I created this newsletter—to be your career North Star.

Every Saturday, I’ll bring you:

✨ Career tips✨ Industry trends✨ High-paying job opportunities✨ Actionable strategies to break into and grow in corporate

For job seekers AND career climbers.

Every week will be packed with golden nuggets. I promise. 😊

🌟 Quote of the Week

How many of you have read Atomic Habits?

I loved it—so evidence-based and to the point.

Here’s a quote from the book that I highly agree with:

“People don’t rise to the level of their goals – they fall to the level of their systems.”

– James Clear

This applies perfectly to your career.

If you have big goals, break them down into small, daily tasks.

Instead of wishful thinking, create systems that set you up for success.

🥳 Free Resource of the Week: 60 Questions to Ask Recruiters

This week’s freebie is a game-changer.

Most job seekers prepare for the questions recruiters might ask.

But very few prepare for what THEY should ask recruiters.

So, I’ve put together 60 powerful questions you can ask during your interviews to stand out and make the best impression.…

📥 [Click here to download “60 Questions to Ask Recruiters]

That’s it for this week! 🚀

Which part of today’s newsletter was most helpful?

📩 Leave a comment and let me know!

Talk soon,– Katie