Hi all,
I'm interested in working in commercial real estate. I've been fascinated with real estate for a long while and taking an international real estate and finance course on semester at sea really pushed me to want to enter this industry. I've just finished my undergrad in int'l relations having studied a few accounting, finance, and econ courses.
So, i've done a fair amount of networking and can use my highschool alumni "old boys" network to help me, but I need some advice on which positions I should be looking at to enter the industry. I do read real estate journals from time to time and keep up with it in a couple of newspapers, but I would appreciate some insight here.
For example, a fellow I was asking about career opportunities at his firm responded with a detailed note that included: "I would recommend giving some thought to the type of work you would like to do (ex. acquisitions, asset management, brokerage, appraisal, tax, commercial lending, etc.) and if there is an asset class that most interests you (ex. multi-family residential, office, retail, industrial, hotel, etc.). Knowing that will clarify which companies to target and what background you need to be a good candidate."
Having not worked in the industry, I simply have no idea where the right place for me is (other than avoiding industrial because I like being in the city). I think I want to go in as (no idea if i'll stay in the position) a broker or investment analyst. I've also been advised to look into the OREA licensing course, though I'm already in the middle of the Canadian Securities Course.
Any input from guys in the industry would be appreciated.
Regards,
Chris
I'm interested in working in commercial real estate. I've been fascinated with real estate for a long while and taking an international real estate and finance course on semester at sea really pushed me to want to enter this industry. I've just finished my undergrad in int'l relations having studied a few accounting, finance, and econ courses.
So, i've done a fair amount of networking and can use my highschool alumni "old boys" network to help me, but I need some advice on which positions I should be looking at to enter the industry. I do read real estate journals from time to time and keep up with it in a couple of newspapers, but I would appreciate some insight here.
For example, a fellow I was asking about career opportunities at his firm responded with a detailed note that included: "I would recommend giving some thought to the type of work you would like to do (ex. acquisitions, asset management, brokerage, appraisal, tax, commercial lending, etc.) and if there is an asset class that most interests you (ex. multi-family residential, office, retail, industrial, hotel, etc.). Knowing that will clarify which companies to target and what background you need to be a good candidate."
Having not worked in the industry, I simply have no idea where the right place for me is (other than avoiding industrial because I like being in the city). I think I want to go in as (no idea if i'll stay in the position) a broker or investment analyst. I've also been advised to look into the OREA licensing course, though I'm already in the middle of the Canadian Securities Course.
Any input from guys in the industry would be appreciated.
Regards,
Chris