The Career Diet Podcast

The Career Diet podcast is for ambitious professionals looking to create a career that supports your personal goals, growth and lifestyle – not one that requires you to sacrifice them! I'm your host, Anna Belyaeva, a LinkedIn Learning instructor and a world-recognized career coach, who has helped thousands of professionals discover and land their dream career. My mission is to help you see the power you hold in your career and help you become The Star Candidate every employer is searching for. Think of this podcast as a personal career strategist in your pocket and leave it to me to provide you with the tools, tips and resources you need to make job search fun and turn your dream career into your reality. Follow Anna for daily career tips on Instagram @thecareerdiet: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/ Or LinkedIn @annabelyaeva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/ All free resources: https://thecareerdiet.com/resource-library/

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  Episode #66

  66: Why job search basics still matter in the era of AI with Mac Prichard

  Aug 21, 202633 min

  Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! AI has made it easier than ever to apply for jobs. So why does getting noticed by the right employer seem harder than ever? In this episode, I sit down with Mac Prichard, a recruitment and career expert with more than 25 years of experience, to talk about what’s actually happening on both sides of the hiring process and why the fundamentals of a strong job search matter even more in the era of AI. We dig into the employer perspective: what happens when technology makes it possible for candidates to apply at scale, how that changes the hiring process for the employer and why sending more applications isn’t giving you an advantage. Mac shares what he sees successful job seekers doing differently and we also talk about where AI can make your search better, without letting it replace the human connection that ultimately helps you stand out. If you’ve been wondering whether the old rules of job searching still apply in an AI-driven market, this conversation offers a refreshingly practical perspective. What You’ll Learn in this Episode What AI has changed for job seekers and employers Why applying to hundreds of jobs may not be the advantage you think it is The job search fundamentals Mac still sees working after 25+ years in recruitment Why clarity about what you want can make your search more effective How relationships and referrals help you stand out when employers are overwhelmed with applications Where AI can genuinely help your search and where the human element still matters About Our Guest Mac Prichard is a recruitment and career expert, founder of Mac’s List, and host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast. He has more than 25 years of experience in recruitment and brings a unique perspective from working with both employers and job seekers. Ready to take a more strategic approach to your job search? If you’re an experienced professional struggling to cut through the noise of today’s competitive, AI-driven job market, we can help you build a clearer strategy for finding and landing the right senior-level opportunity. Book a free strategy call with my team to identify where your search may be getting stuck and learn how the Star Candidate Program can help you move beyond applications and build a more effective path to your next $150K+ offer: https://thecareerdiet.com/podcast-call Connect With Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/ Connect With Mac LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/ Mac’s List https://www.macslist.org/ Find Your Dream Job Podcast: https://www.macslist.org/podcasts

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  Episode #65

  65: How focused should you be in your job search: 3 target companies or 100s of applications?

  Aug 14, 202632 min

  If you’ve applied to 30, 60, or even 100+ roles, I understand why. Going wider feels safer. More applications should mean more chances to land an interview… right? But what if a bigger job search is actually making you a weaker candidate? In this episode, we’re talking about focus and what it really means when you’re searching for a senior-level role. Because focus does not mean choosing three companies and hoping for the best. And it also doesn’t mean applying to everything that “might be a fit”. So what does a focused search actually look like? I’ll break it down and share how one of our clients changed her approach after a rejection—and went on to land a nearly $200K offer at the same company. If your job search keeps getting wider but your results are not improving, this episode will help you rethink where your time and energy should actually go. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why applying to more roles can create a false sense of safety How a broad search quietly weakens your positioning What being focused actually means at the senior level How to balance target companies with great opportunities already on the market Why going deeper on fewer opportunities can make you a much stronger candidate Ready to build a more focused strategy for your next senior role? If you're applying consistently but your search still feels scattered or is not producing the results you want, we can help. Schedule a free strategy call with my team to identify where your search is losing focus and see how the Star Candidate System can help you build a clearer target, stronger positioning, and a more intentional path toward your next $150K+ offer. Connect With Me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/

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  Episode #63

  63: How to become a better leader with Robert Adams

  Jul 31, 202646 min

  You can be hitting every number and still be a bad leader. That was Robert Adams' wake-up call. Right after losing the VP role he thought was the peak of his career, a mentor told him bluntly: "You've left your people behind you." In this episode, I sit down with behavioral leadership coach Robert Adams to unpack the important lessons behind his 40-year leadership journey. From working in his family's catering business as a kid to running a $400M division— he shares the moments that forced him to rebuild his leadership style from the ground up. We talk about why being great at your job isn't enough once you're leading people, how to get honest feedback instead of the polite kind, and the leadership framework he built around something surprisingly simple: a table setting.

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  The Career Diet Podcast

  MVP: Job searching is selling (Replay)

  Jul 3, 202626 min

  You’re great at what you do. You’ve worked with name-brand clients, maybe even held a big title at a company everyone knows. And now that you’re job searching, you can’t help but think — How could they not give me the job? It’s a no-brainer! In this episode, we talk about why having the experience isn’t the same as knowing how to build visibility and communicate your value in a way that gets you hired for a $150k+ role. Because when you’re selling a high-value product — you — a polished resume isn’t enough. If you’re ready to learn the skills to position yourself a strategic hire, book a free Career Strategy Call with my team. Follow The Career Diet on Instagram: @thecareerdiet Connect with me on LinkedIn: Anna Belyaeva Find more resources on my website: thecareerdiet.com

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  Episode #62

  62: How I became confident

  Jun 26, 202626 min

  Are you waiting to feel completely "ready" before going after the senior-level roles and high-tier salary you actually want? It might surprise you, but I wasn't always the confident person I appear to be today. From psyching myself up just to make a phone call to my ski coach, to completely freezing up in front of a room full of people during business school, I had to build my confidence from the ground up. In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain on my own career journey to share the pivotal mindset shifts that helped me get to where I am today. If you are waiting for the "perfect" moment to finally feel ready for your next big career leap, this episode will challenge how you think about self-doubt, competence, and success. What you’ll discover in this episode: The reality of "natural" confidence (spoiler: it’s not what you think). Why waiting to feel ready is the fastest way to stay stuck. The uncomfortable, necessary experiences that actually build resilience. How to stop letting fear dictate your next move. Ready to land your next senior $150K+ role in weeks, not months? Book a free strategy call with us to narrow down what’s breaking down in your senior job search, what exactly needs to change, and how we can help. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareerdiet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelyaeva/

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