Just got licensed and want to do CRE but don't know where to start. Any and all advice welcome
So I passed my NC Real estate exam this week and want to start my career in CRE but don't know where to start. *side note* I am a recent college grad from a great university.  Just from talking to people my age in the business I've heard that some people start out by getting a salaried position to start out and to learn the business before jumping into brokerage. I've also heard of people going into brokerage right off the bat. The one thing I've heard over and over is that it is important to find out which area of CRE fits you best to have the greatest success in the industry. So my questions for you ladies and gents are: 
How would you suggest a young bright professional get his start in the business? What is a good way to figure out what area would fit me the best? How should my resume look for CRE job applications since technically have no official commercial real estate experience? 

Thank you guys this seems like a great community. 
[{"id": "dw0a8a0", "text": "Resume is meaningless.  Start calling all the big firms and request to meet.  Show up in the best suit you have and don't sound like an asshole and don't be a pussy.  Repeat until someone lets you in the door.  Then be prepared to hustle and show you have the desire to be there.  Show up early, stay late, make calls, earn business.  Most people burn out before they become producers, so expect to be treated as such until you prove you're the real deal.  If you just want to collect a regular paycheck for a 9-5 that isn't going to challenge you to be better than you are then maybe consider asset management instead.", "replies": [{"id": "dw1wmlf", "text": "&gt; If you just want to collect a regular paycheck for a 9-5 that isn't going to challenge you to be better than you are then maybe consider asset management instead\n\nNothing wrong with asset management. It has its challenges and has the potential for higher earnings (and for less work) that CRE for a lot of people.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dw0ahzf", "text": "Hey man I'm a broker here in SF and when I got started it's a whole lot of calling the managing principals at every office and get meetings with every single one until you have a spot. Remember they're looking for sales people who can follow up and respond to leads, so they probably won't respond the first few times just because they're busy. It's part of the test they want you to annoy them into hiring you. The basic rule of thumb is every contact to the specific person gets you 5% closer to a response. Make a list of every manager at every CRE office and get their phone and email. Take two days a week like Tuesday and Friday and call them and follow up with an email. If that doesn't mail them a starbucks gift card and ask them to sit down for a coffee interview. They love corny creative shit like that. It took me about 8 months to finally get hired at Colliers, but I didn't go to college so you'll probably have better luck than I did, but don't be discouraged if it takes a while. If all else fails start calling owners of properties and try and get listings to bring to them. That's what I finally had to do and they loved. That is technically illegal though but just be smart about it and you'll be fine. As far as a specialty; it's really up to you and the type of client you want to deal with: you could go the industrial route where you'll show up to meetings and the greasy sweaty guy under the car probably owns the building/potential tenant rep etc. Or you can go the office broker route where it'll be strictly jacket and tie everyday most likely. I do multifamily brokerage in SF, LA and San Diego, and the occasional Sacramento property. Multifamily is kinda hard cause it's only sales and the market is just outrageous especially in CA. If I were to start over I'd probably do industrial or retail because you can have lease deals going on between the sales so you can breathe a little easier. They'll probably start you off in a research position which would probably pay you about 3k a month in the NC market. I was thrown to the wolves when I got started so if you have any questions or need advice I'm happy to help. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dw0bdrg", "text": "Don't get it from this sub", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dw1h5vl", "text": "Way too much advice to give and questions to answer.  Message me if you want to talk for 15 min.  It\u2019s a great business but make sure you make your intentions known to a brokerage when interviewing as well or else you\u2019ll just end up in a research role, when you really want to move to a broker role.  Research is a necessary role, but someone\u2019s managers will pigeon hole you there with no true broker training.  ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dw32q4t", "text": "Managing Directors at big firms LOVE IT when a new agent cold calls them for a Broker position. Most of the firms will train you. \n\nThe easiest thing is to search your network on LinkedIn for people who can connect you with brokers at those firms, then reach out to them for advice, take a broker out to Coffee. Get advice on what real estate property type or discipline to focus on. \n\nThen when you're done meeting with a 3-6 of those brokers see if they can introduce you to their manager for a position. Most of them will undeniably agree to do so. \n\nDM me if you wanna chat. Happy to help. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dw8emjm", "text": "I just got hired in brokerage a few weeks ago, also just graduated. They want a 50/50 split of my commission and I am about a $400 fee every month for costar and such. I have no savings and large student debt. Just got my license a week ago, we will see how this goes.  ", "replies": [{"id": "dwhof7p", "text": "Hey man, what state are you in?\n\nI also just finished my licensing process and am working for a commercial brokerage in VA. I\u2019m in a very similar position as you. Message me if you ever want to trade experiences and see if we can help each other get through this phase before we start earning some paychecks.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dwbr70h", "text": "NC Broker here. PM me, i can give you advice ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dwn6edq", "text": "I'm late commenting on this, but as the other guys here said.  NETWORK 24/7. That person you have coffee with tomorrow may be the person that pays you big in a few years. Its all connected. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]