Customer Success Career Coach, Career Tips and Proven Job Interview Strategies For Every Customer Success Manager (CSM)19 Mars 2025

60. 7 Red flags to avoid in your customer success job search (and how to suss them out for yourself)

Ever walked into a new job thinking it was the one, only to realize you just stepped into a nightmare? Let’s make sure that NEVER happens to you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down seven major red flags you cannot ignore when searching for your dream Customer Success role so you don’t end up in a job that makes you miserable.

I’m joined by Bri, one of our amazing coaches inside Carly Agar Training, who’s deep in her own CS job search, and together, we’re unpacking these red flags with real-world examples. From unclear career paths and high turnover to first-time CEOs who have zero CS experience, we’re covering the biggest warning signs. Plus, giving you the EXACT questions to ask in your interviews to make sure your next role is the right one. Hit play and let’s dive in!

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