3 Things CS Job Seekers Waste the Most Time On (That Aren’t Getting Them Hired)

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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

What if the reason your job search is not working has nothing to do with your experience and everything to do with the stuff you keep spending time on?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes I see Customer Success job seekers making right now that feel productive but are actually keeping them stuck longer. I’m sharing the patterns we keep seeing among clients who recently landed roles, why a lot of traditional job search advice isn't working in this market, and what started happening when people stopped focusing on busywork and started focusing on the things that actually get hiring managers’ attention.

We’re talking about the strategies people think are helping them that are quietly slowing them down, draining their confidence, and making the job search way harder than it needs to be. I’m also sharing real client examples of the small shifts that helped people start getting interviews faster, feel more confident walking into conversations, and land offers they were genuinely excited about, rather than settling for roles they did not even want.

You’ll walk away with a much clearer understanding of what actually moves the needle in a Customer Success job search and where your time and energy should really be going. If you’re ready to stand out from the crowd, get more traction in your search, and stop wasting time on things that are not getting you hired, hit play and let’s dive in.

And if you’re feeling stuck in your job search and want to hear exactly what helped real Customer Success professionals land offers in this market, register for the live Customer Success Career Panel HERE.

Topics covered:

• Why constantly rewriting your resume for every job is probably hurting your chances instead of helping them
• The reason mass applying is leading to worse interviews and lower quality opportunities
• How being more intentional with the roles you apply to can completely change your confidence and results
• The outreach strategy most Customer Success job seekers avoid that is quietly helping people land interviews faster
• What hiring managers are actually paying attention to when candidates reach out directly
• The three biggest shifts people made before finally landing Customer Success offers they were genuinely excited about

Resources Mentioned:

• Register for the live Customer Success Career Panel 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 93: The Resume Makeover That Landed 3 Customer Success Interviews in Under a Month
• Episode 112: He Spent 2.5 Years Applying to Jobs the Wrong Way. Here's What Finally Worked
• Episode 113: Mass Applying to CS Jobs Is Seriously A Horrible Idea. I’ll Explain Why

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.