{"podcast":{"title":"Customer Success Career Coach, Career Tips and Proven Job Interview Strategies For Every Customer Success Manager","slug":"customer-success-career-coach-career-tips-and-proven-job-interview-strategies-for-every-customer-success-manager-6773565","podcast_index_feed_id":6773565,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/customer-success-career/","website_url":"https://www.carlyagar.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/be68a7fb-0872-48c4-a7a5-94e01b0720a0/3uhVwPszgcLd0QlkLtTEOd90.png","author":"Carly Agar | Customer Success Career Coach","episode_count":125,"summary":"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. 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In this episode, I’m breaking down why “passively looking” isn’t a strategy (it’s a comfort zone), why handing your resume to a recruiter won’t magically land you opportunities, and the subtle mindset shift that’s keeping you stuck way longer than you need to be. I’ll walk you through what an actual job search looks like and why it’s probably a lot simpler (and more doable) than you think. By the end, you’ll see exactly where you’ve been spinning your wheels and what to do instead to start creating real momentum. If you want to stop “passively looking” and start landing real opportunities that actually move your career forward, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you’re ready to stop “passively looking” and start running a job search that actually gets results, apply for coaching HERE and let’s build a strategy that moves you forward. 02:49 – Why Being “Open to Opportunities” Isn’t a Real Strategy 03:42 – Passive Job Searching as a Coping Mechanism (and Why It Keeps You Stuck) 05:47 – The Critical Flaw in Thinking Being Selective Means You Should Be Passive 08:03 – Why Relying on Recruiters Won’t Land You Your Next Role 10:18 – What an Active Job Search Actually Looks Like (And Why It Doesn’t Have to Be Exhausting) 11:28 – How to Be Selective AND Strategic: The Three-Ingredient Formula 14:23 – Why the “Passive” Job Search Is Dead and What to Do Instead 15:36 – What It’s Costing You to Stay Passive in Your Job Search FREEBIES & RESOURCES: 🛎️ Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? 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