Is Applying on LinkedIn Dead? What 2 CS Career Coaches Are Seeing in Hiring Right Now
Nov 03, 2026
CLICK PLAY TO HEAR IF APPLYING ON LINKEDIN IS STILL WORTH YOUR TIME. HERE’S WHAT TWO CS CAREER COACHES ARE SEEING IN HIRING RIGHT NOW:
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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:
Is applying on LinkedIn actually dead, or is that just what everyone wants you to believe?
If you've been applying to hundreds of customer success jobs and hearing absolutely nothing back, you're probably wondering if applying online is even worth your time anymore. And honestly, I get it. There's so much noise out there about ghost jobs, AI applications, and how impossible the CS job market has become. But here's the thing. Applying online isn't dead. There's just a lot more you need to be doing if you actually want to land interviews.
In this episode, I'm sitting down with fellow CS career coach Rachel Provan for a real conversation about what we're seeing in customer success hiring right now. We're getting into whether applying on LinkedIn is still worth your time, why recruiters are skipping perfectly qualified candidates in literally a second and a half, and the one tiny detail missing from so many CS resumes that could be costing you interviews. We're also talking about why having great experience isn't enough anymore and what hiring managers are actually looking for when they review your resume.
And we're not stopping at resumes. Rachel and I are breaking down some of the biggest interview mistakes we're seeing, including the words that can get you an automatic no, why your storytelling might be costing you job offers, and what you need to prove about AI to stay competitive in today's market. We're sharing what we're seeing firsthand from coaching CS job seekers every single day, including a few things that might surprise you.
If you're tired of throwing applications into the void, getting rejected from jobs you know you're qualified for, or wondering what the heck you need to do differently to get hired, this episode is for you. If you want to understand what's actually working in the CS job market right now and how to position yourself as someone hiring managers want to interview, hit play and let’s dive in.
And if you’re tired of throwing applications into the void and wondering what the heck you need to do differently to land interviews, apply for 1:1 coaching HERE and let’s figure out what’s not working in your job search.
Topics covered:
- Why applying on LinkedIn might not be working for you and what you need to know before submitting another application
- What recruiters actually look at on your CS resume and the tiny detail that could get you rejected in seconds
- Why more recruiters are reaching out to candidates directly on LinkedIn instead of posting job openings
- The biggest interview mistakes that could be costing you job offers, even when you're perfectly qualified
- The words and phrases that can get you an automatic no in a CS interview (and what hiring managers actually want to hear instead)
- What CS hiring managers expect you to know about AI right now and how to prove you're keeping up
Resources Mentioned:
- Learn more about Rachel’s Program, The CS Dream Job Accelerator
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 Rachel:
Connect with Carly:
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email me at [email protected]
Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:
- Episode 138: LinkedIn Profile Tips for CSMs: 3 Tweaks That Get You Interviews
- Episode 144: 6 Skills That Keep CSMs Relevant as AI Changes Customer Success (What CS Leaders Said)
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.
