S8E200: AI and the Job Market: Myths and Realities with Chirag Shah
Proudly sponsored by Deltek.com In this episode, the hosts celebrate their 200th episode with guest Chirag Shah, discussing the evolving job market, the impact of AI, and the importance of networking and mentorship in career growth. They explore the expectations of candidates in today's market, the significance of soft skills, and the balance between work and personal life. The conversation emphasises the need for continuous learning and adaptability in the project controls industry, while also addressing the challenges of recruitment and the changing dynamics of workplace culture.
Guest

Chirag Shah
Project Services Team Leader at TRS
Chirag is a passionate Project Controls Recruitment Expert. His mission is to deliver clients the best quality Project Controls and PMO professionals, who are trusted to bring projects in on time and within budget. Chirag does this by digging that little bit deeper, to understand the client's story and what they are trying to achieve. More than 17 year's recruitment experience, having built an extensive network and is a trusted advisor. Over 750 contractor & permanent placements and experienced almost every recruiting scenario possible. Most recently, Chirag has been moving the project community forward through LinkedIn and by bringing people together through networking events. He is the London Ambassador for the Project Connect Group and is promoting other leading industry events such as Project Controls Expo and Project Controls Summit. He is experienced in providing entire Project Control's teams on multi-billion-pound projects for Rail and Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Mining, Defence and Renewables. Recent major project experience includes: HS2, Crossrail, TFL, Heathrow, TCO, Hinkley and Seagreen Wind Farm. Outside of work, Chirag is a dedicated father to an 8-year-old and 1 year old. The pandemic helped Chirag focus on changing from a fixed to a growth mindset or so he likes to think. Avid gym goer who loves a nice drink in particular a whiskey.
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