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153: How to Become a Data Analyst w/o Applying 1000 Jobs (ft. Steve Dalton)
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I talk with job search expert Steve Dalton about his radical approach to landing your dream job-- WITHOUT applying online! As the author of 'The Job Closer' and 'The 2-Hour Job Search, Steve advocates for a networking-based strategy and explains the importance of asking for advice rather than referrals.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS - How to Become a Data Analyst w/o Applying 1000 Jobs
00:00 - Introduction
02:18 - Steps to effective job searching
05:06 - The 2-Hour Job Search
10:54 - Asking strangers for advice vs. applying online
18:35 - Earned referrals vs. online referrals
20:24 - PremiumDataJobs.com and DataFairy.io
24:37 - Effective outreach messages
27:18 - The Role of AI in Job Searching
28:16 - The 6-Point Email
34:00 - Ed Bernier's "Three-Hour Rule"
38:57 - Advice for job seekers
🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE
🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daltonsteve/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalton_steve/
🎵 X: https://x.com/dalton_steve
💻 Website: https://2hourjobsearch.com/
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