How to Get Hired in Customer Success in a Tough Job Market with Jared Orr

Being a Customer Success Pro is no easy job, but this podcast will help. Remember that Customer Success is not a destination, but a journey and I am here to help you on your journey.In this episode of the Customer Success Pro podcast, hosted by Anika Zubair, guest Jared Orr, a Senior Customer Success Manager and copywriter, shares his journey overcoming job loss and finding success in a challenging job market. Jared discusses his experiences with layoffs, the importance of networking, and strategies for preparing for interviews and handling homework assignments. He also emphasizes the critical nature of investing in coaching and adapting to market changes. This episode offers practical advice for CS professionals navigating their career paths and how to find and land their next job in Customer Success.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Customer Success Pro Podcast 01:03 Meet Jared Orr: A Journey Through Startups and Layoffs 03:05 Jared's New Role 07:59 Navigating Job Loss and the Tough Job Market 13:39 Starting a Copywriting Business 20:43 Job Hunting Tips and Horror Stories 23:29 Sharing a Personal Interview Experience 24:34 Advice for Hiring Managers 26:49 Preparing for an Interview 30:05 Handling Homework Assignments 34:11 Networking and Landing a Job 39:28 Reflecting on Job Hunting Strategies 41:29 Quickfire QuestionsConnect with Anika:LinkedInYouTubeTikTokWebsite: thecustomersuccesspro.comCoaching with Anika: CSM RevUP AcademyConnect with Jared:LinkedInYouTubeWebsiteArticle: https://www.csinsider.co/email/how-to-ace-your-mock-qbr-interviewJared has been a CSM since 2018. He's been heavily involved in startups throughout most of his career. Currently, he works as a Senior CSM at vCom Solutions and lives in Queen Creek, Arizona with his wife and daughter.Grab our FREE resources here: https://thecustomersuccesspro.com/resources Want to be our next podcast guest? Apply here: https://www.thecustomersuccesspro.com/podcast-guest Book Anika as a speaker at your next team event: https://www.thecustomersuccesspro.com/team-event