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92. How to Make Your Interview Stories Memorable
Customer Success job interview tips Episode 92 • 29th October 2025 • Customer Success Career Coach, Career Tips and Proven Job Interview Strategies For Every Customer Success Manager • Carly Agar | Customer Success Career Coach
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Have you ever nailed every job interview question but still walked away with nothing but a “thanks, but no thanks”? You’re probably blending in without even realizing it. In this episode, I’m revealing the real reason great Customer Success candidates keep getting passed over. And it’s not your experience, it’s that your stories sound like everyone else’s.

That’s why in this episode, I’ll show you how to find your superpowers—the unique things you do so naturally you don’t even see them—and how to weave them into your Customer Success Interview answers. I’ll walk you through the exact process to spot those special strengths, step out of the generic crowd, and inject them straight into your CSM Interview answers so you stand out instantly.

If you’re ready to finally stand out, build confidence, and move forward in your Customer Success Career, hit play and let’s dive in. Whether you’re aiming for your first CSM role or leveling up in SaaS Customer Success, this episode is packed with actionable career tips to help you shine in your next interview.

2:14 – The Real Reason Generic Customer Success Interview Stories Fail 

5:27 – What “Superpowers” Actually Mean in Customer Success Interviews 

7:47 – How to Identify Your Own Superpowers 

13:20 – Weaving Superpowers Into CSM Interview Questions—Before & After Examples 

17:05 – Five Prompts to Discover What Sets You Apart 

17:55 – The Simple Question Framework That Uncovers Your Strengths

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