May Graduates
I am graduating from University in May and am somewhat panicked about the state of the job market I am going to enter. I’m obviously going to be applying as much as I can for the next few months, but I’m assuming new analyst positions will be few and far between. 

Does anyone have any advice for me? Will your firms still be looking for entry level analysts? 

Thank you in advance
[{"id": "flnp9n7", "text": "Start applying sooner than later. The more layoffs that happen, the more you will be competing with people with experience that will take anything (entry level analyst positions)", "replies": [{"id": "flnpchm", "text": "Thank you. I have been applying and have had a few interviews, but either did not get the job, or the company put the hiring process on pause.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "flnx4f8", "text": "He's right... hurry.  Hiring freezes are imminent, if not already in place, just like 08-09.  I was in your position back then and had to take jobs outside of my field of interest.  In the meantime, I knew where I wanted to work and spoke with their HR talent management regularly for about a year until the hiring freeze was over.  Still there today.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flnr7oj", "text": "Apply to jobs by the hundreds. Sounds unrealistic, I know, but unless you have connections, thats what it will take. Good luck.", "replies": [{"id": "flnthmc", "text": "This. I applied no joke to over 50 positions all in CRE and when I accepted one I had a few others in the works but it\u2019s tough sledding out there, especially now.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flnrg2q", "text": "All you can really do is apply to as many places as you can. These are strange times man, also connections like \u201cdad\u2019s friend\u201d goes a very long way.", "replies": [{"id": "flnrh77", "text": "Strange times indeed. Thank you", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flnuldy", "text": "I would start cold emailing people and setting up phone chats, asking them about open positions, advice, etc. This will get you more noticed than just straight up applying to a bunch of shit. It\u2019s a big industry and network driven, and it will help you in the future too (assuming you do a good job and stay in touch with people).", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flnvtvt", "text": "To be frank, I started actively looking for a position in CRE about 10-12 months ago and began applying 6-8 months ago. And I just accepted an offer 2 months ago. \n\n2 things I would do: Apply at large firms and apply at small shops with openings for analyst positions. Don\u2019t get picky - your first job isn\u2019t your last and any experience is better than no experience. Meaning, if you want to be on a brokerage team but all you get is an acquisition analyst offer, take it!!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flo20qx", "text": "Hiring freeze definitely starting.  I work for a regional bank as a CRE PM/Underwriter (whatever your bank calls it).  We just had someone leave to go work for a developer, and we've been told that position is not going to be backfilled.", "replies": [{"id": "flo2if1", "text": "Oh wow. That\u2019s not a very promising signal", "replies": [{"id": "flo2sjt", "text": "No, sorry my man.  Good news would be if this turns into a shit show, they're going to probably need more bodies on board to handle management of the non-performing credits.  Definitely keep applying to any and every place you see.  Getting your foot in the door is 90% of the battle anymore.", "replies": [{"id": "flo31f8", "text": "Always a silver lining! Thank you and will do", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flo39vy", "text": "Look for paid summer internships at larger firms. Those hires are likely already approved by corporate. The possibility of switching to FT in the fall is stronger.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "flobr52", "text": "Stay away from office and retail and try to brand yourself at multifamily.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]