The 2-Hour Job Search Quotes

“Our time is up, but thank you so much for your time today. You’ve given me a lot to think about. I’m going to take the weekend to reflect on all you’ve shared, but if I have any additional questions, is it okay if I reach back out to you?”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“The critical step is getting your contacts to empathize enough with you to be willing to advocate for you in their organization—”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“effective to acknowledge the magnitude of a favor than to attempt to immediately repay it.”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Which project of yours do you feel has had the greatest impact?” “Has any particular type of project increased in popularity recently at your organization?” (If seeking internships or contract work) “Have you used interns or contractors in the past? If so, what sorts of projects have they”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Are there any annual conferences/industry websites/LinkedIn Groups pertaining to your work that you find particularly helpful?” “What’s the most important ten minutes of research you do each week to stay current on your space?” “If you wanted to learn to speak like someone already in the industry prior to actually entering it, how would you go about doing that if you were me?”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Send a thank-you email to the Booster within twenty-four hours. Obligate yourself to follow up with your Booster in a couple of weeks to let them know what happened. Set a reminder for two weeks to follow up with the Booster, regardless of whether you have connected with the new contact. Initiate outreach to the referral immediately (or Reply All to any introductory email your Booster sends) and set a 7B reminder to follow up on the referral in case they do not respond. Update the Booster when the two-week reminder triggers. Enter a recurring monthly reminder in your calendar (the format of which we’ll discuss in our final chapter) to keep your Booster updated on your progress.”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Thanks again for taking the time to speak to me—that information was very helpful! As promised, I wanted to provide you with an update on my status. Per your suggestion, I reached out to Wendy, but unfortunately we haven’t been able to connect. Do you have any suggestions for how to best proceed from here?”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Thank you so much! I’ll reach out to Wendy immediately, and I’ll check back with you in a couple of weeks to let you know what happens”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“What resources would you recommend I look into next?” and alternatively: “What next steps would you recommend for someone in my situation?”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“If you were me, what’s the one thing you’d be doing now to best prepare for a career in this field?” “What do you know now that you wish you knew when you were in my position?” “If you were me, what would you be doing right now to maximize your chance of breaking into this industry or function?” “If you had just been hired into this role, what’s the most important thing you’d do in your first thirty days to ensure you got off to the fastest start possible?”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“What surprises you most about your job/your employer?” “What’s the best lesson you’ve learned thus far on the job?” “What’s been your best professional decision so far, and why?” “If you had to attribute your ten years of success at your employer to one skill or trait, what would it be?” (This is especially effective for more senior or recently promoted contacts, with a good follow-up being, “Is that trait shared by many across the firm, or is it unique and you’ve adapted it to your advantage?”)”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Trends: “What trend is most impacting your business right now?” Insights: “What surprises you most about your job?” Advice: “If you were me, what would you be doing right now to best prepare for a career in this field?” Resources: “What resources should I be sure to look into next?” Assignments: “What’s been your favorite project so far?” Now we will look at each step of the”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Why are you drawn to technology? REASON: The first reason is my love of gadgets. I have been fascinated by gadgets and new technologies ever since I was a child. EVIDENCE: When a lot of my peers were playing with Legos, I gravitated toward computers and electronics stores to see the latest and greatest technology; this passion has followed me into adulthood, where I am typically the first among my friends to know about and experience new products and services. CONNECTION: My fascination with the industry and my constant consumption of news about it from sources ranging from Wired to Fast Company to Reddit gives me confidence I can quickly gain expertise on any product I might manage in the future”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“In college I studied chemical engineering. My favorite part (F) of chemical engineering was using rigorous logic to break complex problems into smaller, simpler pieces. However, I wanted to apply that rigorous logic to a wider variety of challenges than chemical engineering allowed (I), so upon graduation, I decided to transition into strategy consulting (T). Start wherever your unique”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Subject: RE: Your project management experience at BiffCo Hi Ed, I just wanted to follow up on my message from last week. Might this week be a more convenient time for you to chat about your BiffCo experience? Please let me know if so! Best regards, Steve”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Subject: Your interview in last month’s Science magazine Hi Dr. Johnson, I’m just completing my biology degree at Case Western Reserve University, and I found your thoughts on the Cleveland Clinic’s trial use of nanomachines to address certain forms of cancer in last month’s issue of Science to be very interesting. Would you mind discussing your work further with me in a brief phone chat? I had a few follow-up questions, and your insights would be invaluable. Thank you for your time, Caroline Thomas”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Hi Patricia, I’m Adrian, a fellow member of the EdTech LinkedIn Group. May I have a few minutes to ask you about your sales experience at Enspire Learning? Your insights would be greatly appreciated, since I’m now in the process of deciding whether to apply for your open Business Development Intern position.”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Contact method #1: LinkedIn Groups Contact method #2: Direct email Alumni database Email finders “Fan mail” Contact method #3: LinkedIn invitations to connect Contact method #4: Facebook/Twitter/other social media Contact method #5: LinkedIn second-degree connections”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“Trait #1: Their position is functionally relevant to the one you are seeking. Trait #2: They are fellow alumni or members of your preferred affinity group. Trait #3: They hold a position one to two levels above where you would start. Trait #4: They have already been promoted at that organization. Trait #5: They have a unique name.”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

“the 2HJS process, please join the book’s free LinkedIn Group called “The 2-Hour Job Search—Q&A Forum.”
― Steve Dalton, The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster