Are you stuck in an endless cycle of job applications with little to no results? You’re not alone. The job search game has changed, and today’s guest, Steve Dalton, is here to help you hack the process with research-backed strategies that eliminate guesswork.
Steve is the author of The Two-Hour Job Search and The Job Closer, two groundbreaking books that have transformed how professionals land jobs. A former senior career consultant at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, he specializes in simplifying and systematizing the job search process—so you don’t have to guess your way through it.
In this episode, Steve and I break down:
✅ Why traditional job search methods don’t work anymore ✅ The power of precision networking over mass applications ✅ A step-by-step system to land interviews faster ✅ Why your next job won’t come from applying online—and what to do instead ✅ How AI is shaping the job market and where job seekers go wrong ✅ The #1 mistake people make in networking (and how to fix it!) ✅ How to sell yourself in interviews using storytelling frameworks ✅ The psychology behind negotiating job offers with confidence
This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you take control of your job search without wasting time on outdated tactics. If you're serious about making a strategic career move, you don’t want to miss this one.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
📖 The Two-Hour Job Search – Get the book 📖 The Job Closer – Get the book 🎯 Join Steve’s LinkedIn Community – Contact2Colleague 📰 Read Steve’s Harvard Business Review article – "Don't Make This Networking Mistake"
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