How much does your undergraduate major matter to CRE firms?
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[{"id": "fquj56h", "text": "Experience and network matter much more than degree.\n\nSource: i studied history", "replies": [{"id": "fquk1nz", "text": "Thank you for your feedback!\n\nI know it isn't as easy as knowing a managing director and asking for a job- would you mind providing any quick tips on leveraging your network to get an interview?\n\nI have a couple people in my social circle that are in the field. Should I reach out to them for general advice on how to break in and industry wisdom?", "replies": [{"id": "fquko0a", "text": "Yeah reach out to them, ask them for advice/about what they do. Reach out to people in the market you are targeting. Introduce yourself and ask if you could get their guidance. Do this for a few weeks and you\u2019ll start having a little network built.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqulzm8", "text": "It doesn\u2019t I was an English major", "replies": [{"id": "fqunovf", "text": "How did you get your start, may I ask?\n\nI'm wondering what an entry level job in the field might look like, and how people from our academic background are able to leverage their experience to add value.\n\nThank you!", "replies": [{"id": "fquu2ko", "text": "Got a shitty job in brokerage thru networking, worked there for a year or so while learning analytics and looking for investment jobs then found an analyst position with a niche super regional operator doing acquisitions and development analysis. First 24 months out of undergrad sucked but it all worked out in the end! Remember it\u2019s a marathon not a sprint.", "replies": [{"id": "fqv5de7", "text": "This was exactly my path as well lol", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fquu6fj", "text": "It doesn't. Poly Sci major here", "replies": [{"id": "fquuodn", "text": "Thanks for your response! I\u2019ve been asking the other commenters here how they got their start, if you don\u2019t mind sharing too. Just soaking up as much info as possible!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fquvynf", "text": "It came up in interviews and may have provided a slight advantage as i majored in Finance. Many of my coworkers majored in finance or a similiar major as well. Although, I have worked with people with history, arts, etc as their major.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fquwl4l", "text": "Experience and opportunities. In 2020 I imagine they do not need that much help in any field this year. Not even in coding.\n\nMine mba Ivy League, broker. If serious I would have own my own brokerage. Residential and business opportunities.  Overcrowded field.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fquyvf8", "text": "In 2020 your degree has more value used as toilet paper \ud83e\uddfb", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqv3gou", "text": "doesnt, but a quant major wont hurt. I was math. In repe", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqvb7m7", "text": "Definitely experience and network. I was a psych major/spanish minor. I got in on a minimum wage leasing agent position and through a friend of a friend met the owner of the current firm I'm at. My ability to present myself &amp; his willingness to take a chance on me rocketed me to being the commercial broker I am today. Getting out in your community is the best thing you can do, whether that be volunteering or coaching or anything. Just SOMETHING to get you meeting a ton of people on a regular basis.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqvs2o3", "text": "It doesn\u2019t. My dad majored in criminology and is an owner principal of a regional brokerage now.\n\nIt is marginally helpful if you studied finance and are looking to be an analyst or something.\n\nConnections are the key", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqvurlv", "text": "English Lit major here. Got my first RE job as a broker at C&amp;W in Hong Kong resulting from an encounter at an ATM machine when the person behind me in line asked for directions who happened to be the CEO of Asia at that time. \n\nYou don't need a fancy degree. You just need to learn to be aggressive on the phones, cold call stacking plans and arrange meetings.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqw0ov4", "text": "No degree here. Started off as an assistant and now going on 8 years at the company, 4 of them as a CRE Agent. Got lucky and my broker saw potential in me and gave me a chance.. Boutique brokerage here but no complaints.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqw5dro", "text": "You can definitely do it, but don't expect to just coast in by applying through job postings. You need to network and show initiative if you're coming from a non-traditional background.\n\nAlso, make sure you know your technicals. You might be able to get an interview, but if they ask you some technicals and you can't even get through the basics then you'll just blow your shot", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqwcemc", "text": "i didnt know shit and i work in finance", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqwolq9", "text": "It doesn\u2019t. Computer Science major here.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqwutfk", "text": "Look into appraisal. I'd rather hire someone that can communicate well through writing and teach them the valuation process (the math), than vice-versa.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqwuydi", "text": "History here. I also came from an Ivy League \"target school\". It entirely depends on what you want to do, but white shoe real estate private equity and capital markets follows the same general path as recruiting for investment banking.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fqyg4q1", "text": "A few credits shy for a history degree. Senior Analyst here. I stopped going to school to work full time. \nI did have experience in managing family owned properties, so that helped a bit.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fr07kn2", "text": "Your particular major will matter *alot* I would imagine. Professional writing is a big part of the job. It\u2019s definitely not a negative.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]