Experienced CRE Analyst/Associate seeking advice on Clarion Partners for upcoming job interview
Hi all, I’m in semi-advanced discussions with Clarion Partners for an asset management position on their retail team. I am specifically looking for any insight with regards to modeling exams you had to take before getting an offer - what was the case you were analyzing, how long did it take you to complete, etc. It does not have to be retail specific but I am curious how I should best be preparing and what their expectations are. I have 7+ years in industry as an analyst and as an associate so I’m not too worried but wanted to throw this out there for any possible feedback. 

Thanks in advance.
[{"id": "ha7imex", "text": "Dm me your email", "replies": [{"id": "ha7o0sn", "text": "Just sent you a DM. Thank you.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ha7o9jh", "text": "Side question: how to break into the industry? (To get your job)", "replies": [{"id": "ha7r404", "text": "Great question - and my honest answer is there is no \"set in stone\" career route. Commercial real estate, specifically, encompasses a skillset that is so transferrable to most realms within industry - and that skillset is your ability to analyze and underwrite real estate. I've been in the space 7+ years and my experience primarily is in brokerage with a brief stint in development. I fell into this position when a recruiter reached out to me.\n\nThe most invaluable skill to have is your ability to analyze an asset; know how money moves in and out of a building and be able to talk to that movement and articulate returns in a clear and concise manner. I have no experience in asset management but I have a sound understanding of CRE analysis and I believe that's why a recruiter reached out to me. If you want to get into asset management, be an analyst at a brokerage or on the principal side and built this skillset. At the end of the day, commercial real estate is an investment and all people care about is how money moves and what their money yields them in return. DM me if you have any questions.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ha7q1an", "text": "[www.wallstreetoasis.com](https://www.wallstreetoasis.com) would be my first stop", "replies": [{"id": "ha7ssl0", "text": "Thank you thank you. I found one thread but it did lack some of the details I'm after. Will give it another search - appreciate the recommendation.", "replies": [{"id": "ha84rew", "text": "go to the real estate section (RE), you should be able to find a thread plus some salary worksheets etc", "replies": [{"id": "hac03mj", "text": "Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ha7wlno", "text": "DM me", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ha82lpx", "text": "You can DM me", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]