Pegasus Radio

Ok, this one was done as one take and not edited like normal episodes - I was keen to get this one out to all those currently job hunting in these unprecedented times; I really hope this helps

Good recruiters are worth their weight in gold; they can give you great advice and help you secure the right job for you. Unfortunately my profession has many awful recruiters with minimal ethics - this is a full blown rant about them!

When I first speak with a candidate they have, in most cases (not all), a fixed idea in their mind of whether they would prefer a large or small business, I think some make assumptions about either large or small businesses without necessarily fully considering all the pros and cons of each - I hope this episode helps you crystallise your thoughts on both

This is for all those who recognise they are happy at a senior delivery role - SQS, SPM or SBS, but want to know how to maximise their position

I find many progress through to Associate quite quickly and can then struggle to break through to Director / Partner - In this episode I give advice on how to get to that next level.

I regularly speak to individuals contemplating leaving London, this episode is dedicated to those considering doing so

This is one I’ve been thinking about doing for for some time; I discuss; who is it right for? What are some of the myths? What are the cons / why you should think twice about moving to a Developer

I would guess there are more people with the title of Senior QS/PM/BS than other title in the industry. This episode talks you through the key steps you need to take to get you Associate quicker.

With the end of March rapidly approaching I thought it would be useful for me to give me view / advice to any freelancers currently in a dilemma as to what do next with the impending IR35 changes

In this episode we tackle a concern of many professionals who reach their 50s and worry they have no where to go with their career. As mentioned in this podcast; I referenced episode 9: Don't get stuck in the middle; here is the link; https://anchor.fm/pegasusradio/episodes/Episode-9-Dont-get-stuck-in-the-middle-e3vpke

This episode is dedicated to those considering moving from a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager role to a Project Management role. I outline some key initial questions to ask yourself, discuss how to make it easier, tackle the question of salary and explain why you need to be realistic

We are once again in a very candidate driven market. In such markets companies have limited options when trying to grow headcount, I look at the three levers companies have. If you are a company needing support with recruitment, or an individual thinking about looking at their options (and want a confidential, no hard sell chat), then please do drop me a line: paul@pegasussearch.com or Book a slot...

I think many people are messing up or delaying their career development because they get too hung up on job title; have a listen to this episode to hear why

Many people are thinking about moving jobs but decide it is too risky; I tackle the main three perceived risks that stop people looking for a new job plus look at the risks of staying in your current job. If you would like to organise a chat to discuss any career questions you have or to start looking for a new job, please follow this link to arrange a call with me: Call with Paul

Many companies tell employees they are giving them benefits / perks or offering them opportunities to advance their career; the truth is in many cases these are actually veiled methods to control employees; listen to this podcast to hopefully give you some x-ray vision into some of these tactics. If you would like to organise a chat to discuss any career questions you have or to start looking for...

This one is obviously dear to my heart, but there are many good reasons why engaging a good recruiter will massively help your job search and also help securing the right role on the right terms for you

I go all Mystic Meg on you here and tell you my thoughts for the construction and property sector in 2020

Almost Christmas! Here are five questions I would encourage you to ponder over the festive break to make sure you are ready for 2020

In this episode I talk you through the four skills you must continually be developing if you want to both get into and progress further within management in consultancy businesses. I also made reference to a previous episode; either scroll through the list of episodes on Pegasus Radio or here is the direct link: Ep. 19: Should you be a generalist or a specialist in terms of sector

I am sure we all know what a great boss is, but what about your boss; are they right for you. I ask you a list of questions - some light hearted, some more serious, to help you answer this.

So something a bit different this week - this is the first episode aimed at employers rather than individuals - the title hopefully speaks for itself!

So you are being looked after, great, but what about the wider team and recruitment strategy? This episode really asks some questions around this - worth a listen Want a call with me - follow this link; https://info.pegasussearch.com/meetings/paul547

In today’s episode I give a couple of examples of where others advice may not be serving you and also ask who you should go to for advice

In this episode I look at my key reasons why you should not accept a counter offer; my experience is it rarely ends well. Should this or any other episode cause you to take pause and think about where you are career-wise, I am always happy to have a chat and give advice, without expectation of a CV. To book a call with me, hit the following link: Call with Paul Micallef

In this episode we look at the two key fears that people have that stop them from moving jobs; job security and a fear of not being good enough.