Steve Dalton, author of 'The Two-Hour Job Search,' discusses his journey from chemical engineering to career coaching and the importance of effective job search strategies. He emphasizes the need for job seekers to approach their search with a systematic and organized mindset, rather than relying on improvisation. He formerly taught at Duke Fuqua Business School and has established his consulting practice. Dalton provides insights on answering the common interview question 'Tell me about yourself' and highlights the importance of storytelling and conveying insights in a positive and memorable way. He also discusses the cultural differences in job search and career coaching, emphasizing the need for cultural intelligence. It also discusses the value of instructions in the job search process and the role of literary agents in publishing. This is a very practical episode and insights on turning strangers into advocates and the need for inclusive relationship building in organizations are shared.

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