118. 7 Mistakes That Are Making Your CSM Interview Stories Land Flat
Customer Success Career Coach, Career Tips and Proven Job Interview Strategies For Every Customer Success Manager · 2026-04-29 · 23 min
Episode notes
Why do you walk out of interviews thinking you nailed your answers… but still don’t get the offer? In this episode, I’m breaking down the seven mistakes I see candidates make when answering tell me about a time questions and why their stories just aren’t landing the way they think they are. I’ll show you what’s actually going wrong inside your answers, what hiring managers are really paying attention to, and how to fix your stories so they feel clear, structured, and impactful without overthinking every word. These are the exact shifts I teach my clients to help them stand out in a crowded interview process. You’ll leave knowing how to turn your experience into answers that feel confident and convincing instead of scattered or forgettable. If you want to walk into your next interview knowing exactly how to answer any question with confidence, hit play and let’s dive in. And if you’re tired of your interview answers falling flat and costing you offers, apply for coaching HERE and let’s turn your stories into answers that actually get you hired.