What if landing your next big career move comes down to one simple shift in how you approach your job search? Most people treat job hunting like a chaotic scramble — hopping between LinkedIn and job boards whenever they feel like it, but never actually gaining momentum.

That’s why in this episode, I’m breaking down the exact four time blocks you need to turn your job search from overwhelming to unstoppable. I’ll reveal the intentional schedule top job seekers use, why strategic time blocking works (even if you’re exhausted or strapped for time), and how to avoid burnout while doubling your chances of landing interviews.

You’ll get the play-by-play of what a realistic, high-impact job search week looks like with actionable tips for getting ahead of the competition before January hiring heats up. Imagine having a repeatable system that eliminates guesswork, anxiety, and guilt, so you always know you’re making real progress (and still have energy left over for a life outside the job search). If you want to take control of your job search and outrun the new year hiring rush, hit play and let’s dive in.

1:02 – Why Time Blocking (Not Just “Trying Harder”) Is the Real Job Search Game-Changer

3:16 – The 4 Strategic Job Search Blocks Every Candidate Needs and How to Use Them

4:08 – How to Break Up Your Job Search Blocks for Maximum Energy (and Less Chaos)

7:41 – Networking Consistency: The Small Habit That Doubles Your Interview Chances

8:17 – Why Weekly Interview Prep Matters (Even When You Don’t Have Interviews Yet)

11:41 – How Structure Boosts Your Confidence So You Can Enjoy Your Evenings, Guilt-Free

13:03 – The December Advantage: How to Get Ahead Before Other Job Seekers Even Start

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• Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume
• Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself
• Learn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral
• Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coaching

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What if the only thing standing between you and a job offer you actually want is a strategy you haven’t heard yet? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real story behind how Amy went from a brutal late-stage rejection at MongoDB to signing a $150K base offer, PLUS negotiating an extra 10K just weeks later.

You’ll hear the exact steps she took to rebuild momentum fast, the cold-outreach strategy that had hiring managers responding within 24 hours, the interview storytelling shift that instantly made her stand out from “qualified” candidates, and the pipeline and negotiation moves that turned one solid offer into a life-changing one.

By the end, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to regain control of your job search, rebuild confidence after rejection, and create the kind of momentum that makes opportunities come to YOU. If you want a job search process that actually moves you forward without burning yourself out, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:44 – Why Late-Stage Interview Rejection Doesn’t Mean Starting Over

4:21 – How Strategic Cold Outreach Can Unlock Interviews at Top Companies

8:25 – Why Your Interview Stories Need More “How” (Not Just Results) to Stand Out

12:15 – The Secret to Keeping Momentum: Juggling Multiple Opportunities, Even in Final Rounds

13:40 – Why You Should Always Negotiate Your Offer, Even If It Looks Great

15:44 – The Four Steps to Rebuild Job Search Momentum After Rejection

🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES:

• Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coaching
• Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume
• Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself
• Learn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral

♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:

• Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/
• Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com

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What if the fastest way to rebuild your career confidence isn’t another resume update or headline hack, but a game you play at the holiday dinner table? In this quick, punchy episode, I share the deceptively simple activity I first tried with my own family and how it genuinely changed how I see myself and my career.

Instead of diving into another round of job searching advice, I break down the power of this crowdsourced strengths game and why hearing the real, non-sarcastic things your loved ones admire about you hits differently (especially when you’re feeling stuck or rejected). I’ll show you exactly how to play so it’s not awkward and how to use what you hear to interrupt those negative self-talk spirals.

If you’re feeling discouraged, wrestling with imposter syndrome, or just want to remind yourself what you actually bring to the table (career-wise, not just the mashed potatoes), this episode is your permission slip to get radically honest feedback from the people who know you best. Try this game, and you’ll realize you’re more resilient and capable than your circumstances would have you believe. So go ahead, hit play and let’s dive in.

1:49 – How to Use Crowdsourced Feedback From Loved Ones to Interrupt Negative Self-Talk

02:03 – The Real Reason Career Setbacks Feel Personal and How to Break Free from That Spiral

03:06 – How to Make Sharing Strengths Fun (Even with Sarcastic Families!)

05:10 – The Surprising Power of Hearing What Others Admire About You (Especially When You Can't See It Yourself) and Why Your Current Circumstances Aren’t Your Identity

07:06 – How to Store and Use Positivity for Your Next Spiral

🛎️ FREEBIES & RESOURCES:

• Optimize your resume for Customer Success jobs to land consistent interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/resume
• Learn how to sell yourself as the best candidate & walk into your next Customer Success job interview with confidence with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/sellyourself
• Learn how to MASTER Behavioral Interviews with my FREE Training: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/behavioral
• Actively looking for a job in Customer Success or plan to in the near future? Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/coaching

♥️ CONNECT WITH ME:

• Let's be LinkedIn friends: www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/
• Got any questions? Send me an email at support@carlyagar.com

➡️ HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://customer-success-career.captivate.fm/episode96

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