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Customer Success Career Coach is the must-listen podcast for current and aspiring Customer Success pros. Join us as we spill the secret strategies and tips for building your Customer Success career. This isn't your typical snooze-fest – we'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, we've got the playbook for you. I'm Carly Agar, your trusty 10+ year CS veteran and award-winning CS career coach, and I'm here to turn your career dreams into reality. Every Wednesday, join me and some amazing guests as we 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. What's on the Menu? 🔥 Pro Tips: Learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned pros. 🚀 Career Growth Hacks: Elevate your game, one episode at a time. 🔄 Unexpected Paths: Hear stories that'll make you rethink your career's GPS. Follow Carly on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/. For free job search tools, go to www.carlyagar.com/freebies. To work with Carly, go to https://www.carlyagar.com/apply Popular Episode Topics Include: Customer Success Career Tips for a CSM, Proven Job Interview Strategies and Professional Growth as a Customer Success Manager, SaaS Customer Success Career Tips for a CSM, Preparing for Your Next Customer Success Interview, Mastering Common CSM Interview Questions, Building a Standout Customer Success Resume, Landing Customer Success Jobs, Customer Success Skills Every CSM Needs to Grow

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August 19, 202619 min

134. What to (And Not To) Say About AI in Your CS Interviews

If you think telling a hiring manager you use AI to write emails faster is proving your AI fluency, you might be setting the bar way too low. In this episode, I’m breaking down what hiring managers actually want to hear about AI in your CS interviews, why efficiency alone is no longer enough, and four specific ways to show that you’re using AI to make a bigger impact with your customers. I’ll also share the AI terminology worth knowing so you can walk into interviews feeling prepared without becoming an AI expert. If you want to prove you’re keeping up with AI and stand out for the right reasons in your next CS interview, hit play and let’s dive in. And if all the changes happening in CS have you wondering what it actually takes to land your next role, apply for coaching HERE and let’s get you on the right track. 00:45 – What AI fluency actually means in CS hiring right now 02:19 – Why using AI for efficiency is no longer enough to stand out 05:04 – What hiring managers want to see from your AI usage 07:19 – How AI can help you have smarter customer conversations 09:06 – Using AI to uncover deeper insights about account health 12:08 – How AI can help you become a more strategic customer partner 17:26 – The terminology worth knowing before your next CS interview OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE: 🎙️ Episode 132: A CS Hiring Manager Who Interviewed 3,000 CSMs Tells You What Gets You Hired (with Michael Boyd) 🎙️ Episode 128: How To Impress a CS Hiring Manager (from a CS Hiring Manager) - with Eric Clouse! 🎙️ Episode 127: AI Won't Replace You as a CSM (But It Does Raise the Bar) - with Dan Ennis! FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode134 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

August 12, 202616 min

133. 3 Quick Resume Edits That Get CSMs More Interviews in 10 Mins or Less

Your resume might be the reason you're not getting interviews and it has nothing to do with your experience. In this episode, I'm sharing three resume edits you can make in 10 minutes or less that help recruiters instantly understand your value. We'll talk about why numbers can actually hurt you without the right context, what hiring managers need to see before they care about your results, and the simple change that makes you stand out from hundreds of other CSMs with similar experience. If you want your resume to tell a stronger story and give yourself a better chance of landing more interviews, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you want expert help to uncover what makes you uniquely hireable, apply for coaching HERE and let's build a resume that stands out. 01:51 – Why the numbers on your resume might be sending the wrong message to recruiters 03:35 – The simple change that gives your achievements the context they need to stand out 06:32 – The resume details hiring managers need before they care about your results 10:18 – Why your resume should explain more than just what you accomplished 12:09 – How to showcase what makes you different from every other CSM applying 14:55 – The simple resume review to help you stand out in just a few minutes FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode133 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

August 5, 202641 min

132. A CS Hiring Manager Who Interviewed 3,000 CSMs Tells You What Gets You Hired with Michael Boyd

When you've interviewed more than 3,000 CSMs, you start to see exactly what separates the candidates who get hired from the ones who don't. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Michael Boyd, a three time VP of Customer Success who has hired more than 100 CSMs, to unpack what hiring managers are really looking for in today's market. We talk about how to stand out in technical interviews even if you're not highly technical, the two out of three rule he uses when evaluating candidates, and what AI fluency actually looks like now that it has become an expectation instead of a bonus. By the end of this conversation, you'll know what hiring managers are actually paying attention to, where candidates often miss the mark, and how to position yourself as the kind of CSM companies want to hire. If you are ready to stop guessing what hiring managers want and start interviewing with more confidence, hit play and let's dive in. And if you're tired of knowing you're qualified but not getting the offer, apply for coaching HERE and let's help you land your next Customer Success job. 02:30 – What hiring managers actually want before they hire 06:40 – The interview red flags that should make you think twice 11:15 – What technical interviews are really testing 17:15 – The two out of three rule for landing stretch roles 21:20 – Why the best CSMs are becoming more consultative in the age of AI 32:31 – What AI fluency really looks like in an interview FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode132 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

July 29, 202623 min

131. 3 Reasons You’re Not Landing CS Interviews (And It’s Not Your Experience)

Why are customer success professionals with great experience still getting rejected for interviews? In this episode, I'm sharing the three biggest shifts happening in today's hiring market that most job seekers are completely missing. I'll explain why experience alone is no longer enough, the common job search strategies that are quietly holding you back, and what hiring managers are actually looking for when they review your resume. You'll walk away with a completely different perspective on why your applications are being overlooked and what needs to change to start getting interviews again. If you are ready to stop blending in and position yourself as the candidate companies are actually searching for, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you're ready to stop relying on outdated job search advice, apply for coaching HERE and let's build a strategy that works in today's market. 00:52 – Why having more experience isn't what lands CS interviews anymore 04:03 – The hiring shifts that quietly changed what companies expect from CSMs 07:42 – Why being a great CSM is no longer enough to get hired 10:10 – Why referrals aren't as reliable as they used to be in today's job market 11:09 – The resume mistake that makes you look like every other candidate 14:04 – Why sending more applications could actually be hurting your job search FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode131 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

July 22, 202614 min

130. 5 Things NOT to Say About a Career Gap in a Customer Success Job Interview

What if your career gap is not the problem at all, but the way you're talking about it is? If you've ever frozen when an interviewer asked about time away from work, this episode will show you exactly how to answer with confidence instead of second guessing yourself. I'll walk you through the five biggest mistakes I see Customer Success professionals make when explaining a career gap, plus what to say instead so hiring managers focus on your value instead of your time away. You'll walk away with a simple framework to own your story, avoid common interview mistakes, and leave a stronger impression. If you want to stop letting your career gap hold you back, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you're not sure how to talk about your career gap in interviews, apply for coaching HERE and let's build your answers together. 00:44 – The one interview question that trips up even the most experienced CS professionals 02:39 – Why career gaps are not the problem and what hiring managers actually care about 04:29 – The mistake that makes interviewers question your career gap before you even finish answering 06:20 – Why talking about what you're leaving behind can hurt your chances 07:23 – The overlooked advantage hiding inside your career gap 11:03 – The interview habit that makes you sound less confident without realizing it FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode130 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

July 15, 202619 min

129. 5 Salary Negotiation Mistakes CSMs Make

Are you making one of the biggest salary negotiation mistakes without even realizing it? In this episode, I’m breaking down the five negotiation mistakes I see Customer Success Managers make over and over, and why they could be costing you thousands of dollars. I’ll share real coaching stories from my clients, the simple questions that can completely change an offer, and how to negotiate with more confidence without feeling pushy or difficult. You’ll walk away knowing how to approach your next offer strategically so you can maximize your compensation and avoid leaving money on the table. If you want to get paid what you’re worth and negotiate your next offer with confidence, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you want expert support from resume to negotiation, apply for coaching HERE and let’s build a job search strategy that gets results. 00:45 – Why one word in your job offer could be costing you thousands 03:39 – The salary negotiation shift most Customer Success Managers never think to make 08:34 – The difference between getting a good offer and getting the best possible one 09:04 – Why playing it safe during salary negotiations can cost you more than you think 11:06 – The negotiation mistake that gives away your leverage before the conversation even starts 14:44 – The biggest salary negotiation mistake Customer Success Managers make after getting an offer FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode129 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

July 8, 202645 min

128. How To Impress a CS Hiring Manager (From a CS Hiring Manager) with Eric Clouse

What do Customer Success hiring managers actually notice that most candidates never think about? In this episode, I'm joined by Customer Success hiring manager Eric Clouse to talk through what actually stands out at every stage of the hiring process. We cover recruiter outreach, resumes, and interviews, along with the mistakes that quietly hurt candidates. We also get into how hiring managers are evaluating AI skills today and what the future of Customer Success means for your career. You'll walk away with a much clearer understanding of what today's CS leaders are looking for and how to approach your job search more strategically. If you want to stop guessing what hiring managers value and start making stronger career moves, hit play and let's dive in. And if you're ready to build an outreach strategy that helps you stand out with hiring managers, apply for coaching HERE and let's work together. 01:16 – Why hiring managers think differently than most job seekers realize 04:28 – The LinkedIn outreach mistake that could be costing you interviews 07:13 – What hiring managers actually want to see before they ever read your resume 16:08 – Why tailoring your resume to the job description can backfire 22:06 – The interview mistake that quietly reveals you're not thinking like a CSM 25:54 – What hiring managers are really looking for when they ask about AI FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode128 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

July 1, 202645 min

127. AI Won't Replace You as a CSM (But It Does Raise the Bar) - with Dan Ennis!

AI is not coming for your Customer Success job, but it is changing what great CSMs look like. In this conversation with Dan Ennis, Senior Director of Customer Success at Workato, we unpack what hiring leaders are actually looking for in the age of AI and where most candidates are getting it wrong. You'll hear how AI is raising the bar for interviews, assignments, and day to day customer work, plus the biggest mistakes job seekers and CSMs are making when they rely too heavily on AI. We also get into who thrives in AI companies, who struggles, and why startup experience may matter more than ever. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to use AI to become more effective without losing the skills that make you valuable. If you are ready to stop worrying about whether AI will replace you and start learning how to stay ahead of the curve, hit play and let's dive in. And if you feel like the bar keeps moving and you can't keep up with what hiring teams want, apply for coaching HERE and let my team help you land your next role. 00:08 – Why AI is raising the bar for Customer Success professionals 10:00 – What hiring managers can tell about you from the questions you ask 12:37 – Why generic interview assignments are costing candidates opportunities 19:48 – The biggest mistake candidates make when using AI 25:15 – What AI fluency actually looks like for CSMs 30:10 – Why AI customers require a different kind of Customer Success FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode127 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

June 24, 202615 min

126. 5 CSM Interview Mistakes That Cost You the Offer

The interview mistakes costing you offers are probably not the ones you think they are. In part two of this series, I'm breaking down the final five interview mistakes our coaches see Customer Success candidates make over and over again. I'm sharing why trying to sound polished can actually hurt your performance, the mindset shifts that can help you stop second guessing yourself, and the patterns that make strong candidates come across as less confident than they really are. You'll walk away with a different perspective on what interviews actually are and how to show up with more confidence, authenticity, and trust in yourself. If you're ready to stop overthinking every interview and start performing like the Customer Success professional you already are, hit play and let's dive in. And if you're ready to stop talking yourself out of the room before you even walk into it, apply for coaching HERE and let's work through it together. 2:11 – Why ditching the “perfect” script could reveal more authentic interview answers 4:32 – The shift that makes interviews feel much less intimidating 7:31 – How one simple framework can help you stop rambling and keep answers sharp 9:36 – The real reason more prep time might be holding you back instead of helping 11:16 – The mindset switch that could boost your confidence (and results) in interviews 12:53 – How to improve your interview if you’re still feeling stuck OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE: 🎙️ Episode 125: 9 Reasons You Freeze in CSM Interviews (And How to Fix Each) FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode126 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!

June 17, 202616 min

125. 9 Reasons You Freeze in CSM Interviews (And How to Fix Each)

How many times have you walked out of an interview and immediately told yourself, "I'm just bad at interviewing"? In part one of this two part series, I'm breaking down four of the biggest reasons Customer Success candidates freeze, ramble, or go completely blank during interviews. These are real coaching lessons pulled directly from conversations our team has had with hundreds of job seekers. I cover why memorizing answers is actually making interviews harder, the mistake perfectionists make when they try to prepare for every possible question, and strategies that can help you think more clearly and communicate with more confidence in the moment. You'll walk away with practical strategies you can use immediately to feel more prepared and confident in your next interview. If you want to stop telling yourself you're bad at interviewing and start fixing the things that are actually holding you back, hit play and let's dive in. And if you're tired of freezing in interviews, apply for coaching HERE and let's work through it together. 1:05 – Why most people aren’t actually bad at interviews, but are preparing the wrong way 4:03 – The mistake candidates make with interview prep that sets you up to freeze 7:12 – Why prepping for every question backfires and the smarter approach to interview prep 10:14 – An overlooked interview move that makes you sound more confident 12:25 – The interview answer shift that stops you from rambling and gets you noticed FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me HERE 🛎️ Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume 🛎️ Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself 🛎️ Learn how to Master Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral CONNECT WITH ME: ❤️ Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/ 💭 Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode125 FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: 👉🏻 Hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop 👉🏻 And either leave a review on Apple Podcasts or let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment over on Spotify ! This helps me reach more customer success pros who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to the Customer Success Career Coach podcast! I'll catch you next week. New episodes drop every Wednesday!