Is this a bad time to search for entry level analyst roles?
Recent grad here, been looking for analyst jobs in brokerage or finance. I was talking to a small broker  for a few weeks about working with him but he went MIA, and this week he finally emailed me to say that things have slowed down for him &amp; couldn’t bring on a new analyst at the moment. 

That was my best lead for a full time job and at this point I’m hoping I can at least find an internship, even if it’s unpaid just to get some experience to put on my resume.

I haven’t had much luck elsewhere so I’m wondering if this is just a bad time to be searching for analyst roles in CRE due to current economic conditions.

I have a few interviews coming up for jobs in other industries, and I suppose I might just take one of those and spend the next year learning more about CRE &amp; networking with hopes of making the switch when things improve. 

What do you folks think? Did I just graduate at a bad time? lol
[{"id": "id97fll", "text": "Looking to get into an analyst role myself, curious what others have to say.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id982kl", "text": "Go check out the appraisal institute website and also the local chapters websites they have job posting boards.  There are some trainee positions available periodically.", "replies": [{"id": "id9oo1o", "text": "This. Appraisal is less immune to economic conditions so IF CRE analyst openings are taking a hit due to the economy, shooting for a role in appraisal would be a better bet to break into the CRE industry.", "replies": [{"id": "id9pbr6", "text": "I\u2019m busy, people I know at other companies are busy and during the last down turn we were busy doing appraisals of every shit asset they brought to the table to squeeze value out of.  So I think it\u2019s a stable job during bad times.", "replies": [{"id": "idbn8up", "text": "I\u2019m considering learning appraisal too.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "id9rlyo", "text": "OP - The above is all true and solid advice for the near term. I graduated in 2008 and lost every offer on the table due to the hiring freezes in CRE. I fell into the appraisal industry out of necessity and it was quite serendipitous. Understanding the approaches to value and performing the research creates a solid foundation in CRE.\n\nI saw you mention you're in LA, C&amp;W is looking for Associate Appraisers in LA, and you can always network and transition to brokerage once you're in the door if that's your end game. Tons of opportunities, but maybe not open job listings in brokerage right now.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id999gt", "text": "Now is a bad time probs, but I graduated in 2006 so I feel you. \n\nResearch will be in demand in down markets, as I like to say, when the shit hits the fan, you want to know how fast it is spinning. \n\nWorse comes to worse, you can get a job at costar, and then that will let you get a foot in the door and put you above some dudes nephew. \n\nCre in general is great for lazy people, if you can work a spreadsheet and do basic google searches, you are a shoe in, but it is a dying industry. Don\u2019t know if anyone told you, but all these office buildings are kinda fucked and Amazon stopped leasing space so industrial is not looking as hot now either.", "replies": [{"id": "id9htdi", "text": "Dying industry bc people aren\u2019t going into an office\u2026? Lol what", "replies": [{"id": "id9rfs8", "text": "This guy is either rolling or out of touch. \n\nCan\u2019t take someone serious who recommends a job at costar and in the next breath says the CRE industry is dying", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "idbmx5v", "text": "Right\u2026 because only offices are commercial?", "replies": [{"id": "idbnq4h", "text": "Sell land in the desert then", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id9havc", "text": "We\u2019re in a recession. If you haven\u2019t gotten a job already then you\u2019re probably screwed.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id9lrfz", "text": "Where are you located?", "replies": [{"id": "id9o52p", "text": "Los Angeles area", "replies": [{"id": "id9r3oh", "text": "There are a ton of roles in this town. Just hired one. Honestly, if you can\u2019t find an analyst role here, idk where you can\u2026\n\nAre you just interested in the brokerage side?", "replies": [{"id": "id9s95t", "text": "Im interested in being A BROKER", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "id9ygro", "text": "DM me if you\u2019d relocate to SF", "replies": [{"id": "ida465z", "text": "who're you with in SF? Just curious, I'm in San Jose", "replies": [{"id": "idb0dmf", "text": "Boutique, not gonna say the name on here. We work in Oakland multifamily though", "replies": [{"id": "idb4kmo", "text": "Interested in talking with you, sending a DM.", "replies": [], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id9rizx", "text": "Check out selectleaders.com, great resource to find careers in CRE. I did a quick search and there are several analyst roles available in Los Angeles.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "id9vhr8", "text": "hey man, we\u2019re anticipating things to slow down bc of the economy, but this also means tons of opportunity for great deals, and there will always be people out there looking.\n\nCRE is a long term play. Some brokers would wash dishes at night and broker in the day to stay alive. If this field interests you, don\u2019t give up. Keep approaching people at firms and tell them you\u2019re motivated and willing to work for free for a month, even if that means they won\u2019t hire you after. Show you\u2019re hungry. Stay confident, good luck.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "idans1b", "text": "Look at the list of license holders for Freddie and Fannie (it's on their websites, IE for FNMA Google multi DUS lenders) and check out each one. Some are banks and some aren't. Real estate is cyclical and the smart shops train in downturns.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "idbd9lt", "text": "I\u2019ve been actively searching for CRE analyst roles as well, I\u2019m not getting much traction whatsoever either.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "idbn33h", "text": "I started in CRE by doing brokerage in residential and transitioning my business. More than one way to skin a cat.", "replies": [{"id": "idcl4ly", "text": "Did you move to a bigger firm?", "replies": [{"id": "idd1jgx", "text": "Am currently in the process, but most likely yes. Looking for national reach for referrals.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "idcbh78", "text": "I work for an appraisal company in Chicago and am looking to onboard someone", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]