# 123. 3 Things CS Job Seekers Waste the Most Time On (That Aren’t Getting Them Hired)

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Published: 2026-06-03T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if the reason your job search is not working has nothing to do with your experience and everything to do with the things you keep wasting time on? In this episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes I see Customer Success job seekers making that feel productive but are actually keeping them stuck longer. I’m sharing the patterns we uncovered from clients who recently landed roles, why some “good” job search advice is backfiring, and the one strategy most candidates are avoiding that is quietly helping people get interviews faster. You’ll walk away with a completely different perspective on what actually moves the needle in a CS job search and how to stop wasting time on things that are not getting you hired. If you’re ready to get more traction, stand out, and start landing better opportunities, 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 . 1:54 – Why customizing your resume for every single job is actually hurting your chances instead of helping 7:25 – How mass applying to dozens of roles every week leads to fewer interviews 13:25 – The biggest missed opportunity in job searching 15:02 – How a rejected candidate landed an interview after being turned down 16:17 – Why doing consistent, targeted outreach gets faster and better results 18:06 – The three things to stop doing to stand out in your customer success 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:/…

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