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The 2-Hour Job Search

Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

Steve Dalton

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The Core Problem+
Step 1: List 40 Employers+
Step 2: Find Internal Advocates+
Step 3: Rate Motivation+
Step 4: Monitor Vacancies+
Step 5: Select Contacts+
Step 6: Concise Outreach+
Step 7: Informational Interviews+
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Question 1 of 9
According to the text, why is simply applying to online job postings usually an ineffective strategy?
  • A. Online job boards rarely update their listings, leading applicants to apply for expired vacancies.
  • B. Companies are overwhelmed with applicants and often hire internally or through referrals instead of reviewing every application.
  • C. The internet has made job postings too geographically dispersed for local candidates to compete.
  • D. Most companies use artificial intelligence to automatically reject 90% of online resumes.
Question 2 of 9
How should a job seeker begin their targeted search process, according to the author's method?
  • A. By applying to 40 jobs on job boards every week.
  • B. By reaching out to 40 alumni on LinkedIn.
  • C. By creating a finite, targeted list of 40 potential employers.
  • D. By securing 40 informational interviews with industry leaders.
Question 3 of 9
When building the list of potential employers, which of the following is NOT one of the four recommended categories for brainstorming?
  • A. Dream employers you would choose if you could work anywhere.
  • B. Organizations that employ alumni from your school or affinity groups.
  • C. Trending employers currently making waves in the news.
  • D. Local businesses located within a strict 10-mile radius of your home.
Question 4 of 9
Why does the author argue that ranking your motivation for each employer is critical?
  • A. Motivation provides the necessary drive to push through the exhausting process of networking and job applications.
  • B. Employers use psychological tests during interviews to measure an applicant's baseline enthusiasm.
  • C. You must include your motivation score on your cover letter to prove your interest.
  • D. Highly motivated applicants are automatically bumped to the top of the recruiter's interview list.
Question 5 of 9
What is the primary purpose of checking job websites like Indeed.com for your list of target employers?
  • A. To immediately submit your resume for any open positions you find.
  • B. To determine if a target company is hiring so you can prioritize finding an internal advocate there.
  • C. To find salary information in order to negotiate better compensation later.
  • D. To identify which buzzwords you need to add to your LinkedIn profile.
Question 6 of 9
When seeking internal advocates at a target company, what type of contact is considered the most helpful (Tier 1)?
  • A. An employee who shares your personal hobbies and interests outside of work.
  • B. An employee who has been at the company for more than ten years.
  • C. Someone who is functionally relevant to the job you are applying for.
  • D. A human resources representative who manages the online application portal.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is a key rule for writing an effective outreach message to a potential advocate?
  • A. Keep the message under 75 words and make over half the word-count about their work, not yours.
  • B. Clearly state that you are actively looking for a job in the very first sentence.
  • C. Attach your resume and a detailed cover letter to the initial message to show preparedness.
  • D. Write at least three paragraphs detailing your past achievements to prove your worth.
Question 8 of 9
What is the main goal of an informational interview?
  • A. To secure a formal job offer by the end of the meeting.
  • B. To deliver a hard sell of your skills and hand over your resume.
  • C. To establish rapport and ask relevant questions about the professional's world and company culture.
  • D. To stump the contact with highly technical questions to prove your industry expertise.
Question 9 of 9
What software tool does the author specifically recommend learning to help sort and organize your 40 job targets?
  • A. Salesforce
  • B. Microsoft Excel
  • C. Google Analytics
  • D. Trello

The 2-Hour Job Search — Full Chapter Overview

The 2-Hour Job Search Summary & Overview

The 2-Hour Job Search (2012) empowers job seekers with a step-by-step, prescriptive approach that simplifies the matter of finding work. Author Steve Dalton leverages modern technological tools, like LinkedIn, Google, and Microsoft Excel, as well as alumni lists, to help you narrow your search and find internal advocates at your target employers.

Who Should Listen to The 2-Hour Job Search?

  • Job seekers of any kind
  • Recruiters looking to learn about a new method of job hunting
  • Anyone interested in successful networking

About the Author: Steve Dalton

Steve Dalton works as a senior career consultant and associate director at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Previously, Steve was an associate marketing manager at the food company General Mills and a strategy consultant at global consulting firm A. T. Kearney.

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