4 Reasons Hiring Managers Skip Your CSM Resume (And How to Fix Them)

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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

You could be getting rejected from CSM jobs you're perfectly qualified for, solely because your resume isn't giving hiring managers the information they're looking for. And I know that might sound unfair, but I've seen firsthand just how quickly this happens. When I'm sitting down with hiring managers and recruiters to review candidates, we'll open a resume, realize it's missing a key piece of information about their experience, and immediately move on to the next person. Not because they're unqualified, but because their resume doesn't tell us what we need to know.

My team and I have rewritten over 1,400 Customer Success resumes at this point, and there are four things we see again and again. In this episode, I'm walking you through the four specific edits I'd make to your CSM resume to help you start getting more interviews. We're talking about everything from explaining the scope of your role and the type of book of business you've managed to why saying you "improved retention" or "exceeded goals" isn't nearly as impressive as you might think.

We'll also get into why simply putting numbers on your resume isn't enough, how to give those numbers context so hiring managers actually understand how good they are, and one of the biggest mistakes I see CSMs make when writing their bullet points. Because here's the thing. Most CSM resumes read like job descriptions, and when you're competing against hundreds of other applicants, that's not going to help you stand out. I'll show you how to get your unique value and what I like to call your "CS flavor" back onto the page so hiring managers can actually see what makes you different.

The good news is that all four of these things are completely within your control. You don't need to go out and get more experience or qualifications. You need to make sure your resume clearly communicates what you've done, the impact you've had, and what you bring to the table. If you want to stop blending in with every other CSM applying for the same jobs and start getting the attention of hiring managers and recruiters, hit play and let's get into it!

And if you're ready to actually make these changes to your resume, I'm hosting a FREE live CSM Resume Working Session on October 27th, where we'll go through all four edits together so you can walk away with a resume that gets the attention of hiring managers and recruiters. You can save your spot HERE!

Topics covered:

• Why qualified CSMs are getting rejected before landing an interview (even when they have the right experience)
• The four specific resume edits that can help you stand out and start getting more interviews
• How to clearly communicate the scope of your CSM experience so hiring managers know you're qualified
• Why your resume needs numbers like ARR, NRR, and retention to prove your impact (and what to do if you don't have the data)
• Why impressive metrics aren't enough and how to give your results context so hiring managers understand their value
• The biggest mistake making your resume sound like every other CSM's (and how to showcase your unique value)

Resources Mentioned:

• Join my FREE Live CSM Resume Working Session on October 27th, where we'll make four specific edits to your resume together to help you stand out to hiring managers and land more interviews. Save your spot HERE!

When you’re ready, here’s how I can help you land a job in Customer Success despite all the competition:

• 1:1 Career Coaching Program – Get personalized support to land your first Customer Success role or finally step into your dream CS job.
• Free Training: Optimize Your Resume for Customer Success Jobs – Transform your resume so it gets noticed and starts bringing in consistent interviews.
• Free Training: Sell Yourself in Interviews – Learn exactly how to position yourself as the top candidate and walk into every CS interview with confidence.
• Free Training: Master Behavioral Interviews – Discover a proven method to answer every “tell me about a time” question and impress any interviewer.

Connect with Carly:

• Connect with me on LinkedIn 
• Email me at [email protected]

Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:

• Episode 128: How To Impress a CS Hiring Manager (from a CS Hiring Manager) with Eric Clouse

• Episode 93: The Resume Makeover That Landed 3 Customer Success Interviews in Under a Month

• Episode 72: The $150K Resume: What Sets Apart Top CS Earners

• Tune in for Tips to Improve Your Resume Playlist

More about Customer Success Career Coach:

Customer Success Career Coach is the must-listen podcast for current and aspiring Customer Success pros. Join Carly and her guests as they spill the secret strategies and tips for building your Customer Success career. This isn't your typical snooze-fest – they’re diving deep into the world of Customer Success careers. Whether you're starting from scratch (hey career transitioners!) or eyeing that next big promotion, they’ve got the playbook for you. Every Wednesday, join Carly and her amazing guests as they dish out practical advice and real-life steps you can actually use. No fluff, just stuff you can apply ASAP to score that dream job, snag that promotion, or become the team rockstar.