# 120. He Applied to 1,000 CS Jobs and Got 0 Interviews. Here's What Finally Worked

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Published: 2026-05-13T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You’re not getting rejected because you are unqualified. You’re getting rejected because you are playing the job search game the same way everyone else is. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Michael, who applied to nearly 1,000 Customer Success jobs without landing a single interview. We unpack the exact shifts that finally changed everything, from the networking strategy that started getting hiring managers to respond to the mindset changes that helped him stop “pre-failing” before interviews even started. Within six months, he landed not one but two CS jobs using a completely different approach. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what is actually working in today’s CS job market and how to stop wasting time on strategies that are keeping you stuck. If you are ready to finally start getting interviews and feel confident in your job search again, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you’re exhausted from applying to jobs and getting ghosted, apply for 1:1 coaching HERE and let’s change the way you approach your job search. 2:12 – Why applying to a thousand jobs got zero interviews and led to burnout 7:22 – What made investing in coaching the turning point for building confidence and community 9:41 – How shifting from resume tweaks to direct networking created instant momentum 13:17 – Why modern job search networking is smarter than awkward meetups 18:31 – How applying to fewer jobs but following up strategically leads to better results 22:14 – Landing two customer success jobs in under 45 days using the networking-first strategy 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…

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