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This episode is the first of a series about working Internationally. They won't be consecutive episodes, but do keep an eye out for future ones. This first episode is for those in the UK who have never worked internationally but are strongly considering doing so. It takes you through some of the initial questions you need to ask yourself and what process you should go though.

In this episode, we look at how long you should stay on a project from a career development stand point.

I recently produced a report analysing this year's first session APC results for the QS pathway (for a copy, drop me an email - paul@pegasussearch.com) - the overriding theme being there are not enough people becoming chartered. I did two posts on this that created some debates; links to them here; 1st Linkedin post 2nd Linkedin post This episode is about why, from a career perspective I believe i...

I will often speak to a number of individuals who are not getting paid market rate; I always strong advice them to correct this is soon as possible; either with their current employer or by moving on. In this episode I give you five good reasons why as well as discussing the two most common reasons employers give for not doing so. Additional resources: Are you in a fur lined Rut article Salary Gui...

“Have you gone mad - it’s only early September!” I hear you say! However now is a great time to put plans in place to finish the year in the best place possible and ensure you are ready to make next year even better. This episode dives into this

This is a question I often get asked; the simple answer is there isn’t a perfect answer, that said I go into much more depth on this subject in this episode

This episode is for those really struggling with their job search; perhaps you’ve just been made redundant and are panicking or perhaps you’ve simply been looking for a new job for some time. If this is you then please have a listen

This episode is for all those being offered internal projects to get involved in, what on the face of it look like a positive thing; if that's you then this episode is well worth a listen.

This episode is directed mainly towards three groups of listeners; Those about to have a review Those about to hand in their notice (or considering doing) Those considering returning to a past employer Why? Because individuals in all three groups are likely to be told by a current or past employer that the business has or is changing to accommodate that individual.

This one is for all those just starting a new job or contemplating accepting one - I hope it gives you some comfort!

This was a question from one of my regular listeners;  Is it better to stay general or be a specialist in terms of sectors? I think there are four elements to consider with this question; Earning potential The stage of your career Where you work Job satisfaction I discuss in today's podcast.

 A recent contact asked me a very good question the other day; is my business being sold necessarily a bad thing? My normal answer to this is yes, but I thought I would do a podcast episode to look at the pros and cons.

Many of you feel stuck on a hamster wheel. Your health is suffering, your relationships are suffering and you simply feel you can never catch up - all because of work. In this episode I discuss the main reasons that keep people in such situations and dispel some of the assumptions around this. This one is really worth a listen

Oh wow, you now have those magic five letters after your name, you can now call yourself MRICS! A huge, massive well done; you’ve reached a real milestone in your career. But what next? Listen to this episode to find out

This episode is for those who know they will leave their employer at some point because they don’t see their long term future there, yet are sat on the fence as to when to make the leap. In this episode I look at the most common excuses I hear why people don’t take the leap of faith.

This is a quick episode. Look at your company org chart (or of a company you are considering joining), what does it tell you about your prospects for development?

I’ve reviewed 1000s of CVs over the years; I would say I know a thing or two about how to write a good one!

This is a short one - essentially no one individual can dictate your career.

I speak with many individuals who are loyally plugging away in a business on the understanding that they will one day be given Equity. This episode encourages such individuals to really ask themselves some hard questions about whether it is worth it.

As a recruiter, it is unlikely I can help you directly at the start of your career, but what I can do is give you the wisdom gleamed from speaking to thousands of professionals about how to start your career right.

This is a horrible place to be in your career - no longer "on the tools" but also not doing a strategic management role that has value in the wider market; listen to this quick episode to understand more.

What’s the B word..... no it’s not Brexit! The B word is Bonus! In this episode we look at what to consider with when considering bonus in relation to your wider package and career, plus what typical bonus percentages are paid

  I’ve counselled literally hundreds of people through handing in their notice. There is definitely an easy way and a hard way to go about this! This article will hopefully help you choose the easy way! This episode dives in to this. Want a full transcript of this episode? Drop me an email - paul@pegasussearch.com.

This is always a hotly debated subject! In this episode I give my views on this.

In today’s episode we look at the question of whether you should take a career sabbatical. I advise around timing in the wider scheme of career planning and ask why you are looking to do it.