Account Management Secrets Episode 35: Career Moves for Account Managers: What Works Now
May 2, 2025
Carly Agar, Founder and CEO of Carly Agar Training, offers expert guidance for account managers navigating today's competitive job market. She emphasizes the importance of intentional job applications over spray-and-pray strategies. Carly discusses how to impress hiring managers by owning your book of business and building internal champions. The conversation touches on leveraging AI for career advancement and the critical need for relationship-building and mentorship in professional development. Tune in for actionable insights!
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2025 Job Market Reality
- The current job market for account managers in 2025 is chaotic but competitive.
- Success requires adapting and problem solving, not waiting for market conditions to improve.
Avoid Spray-and-Pray Applications
- Avoid spray-and-pray job applications using automated tools.
- Hiring managers filter out generic apps and favor candidates showing genuine interest and intention.
Prioritize Job Applications Like Accounts
- Treat your job search like managing key customers in a book of business.
- Invest high effort in tier one 'dream job' applications and less effort in less desired roles.