How to look more appealing for an analyst position?
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[{"id": "f1fubnk", "text": "Go try to get a job being a broker with Marcus &amp; Millichap.  If they hire you and you last longer than a year then maybe you can get that job.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f1g25u3", "text": "Real estate analyst are very tough to get into it with out \nA.  Knowing someone\nB. Having a finance degree/background\n\nI have a real estate finance masters and architecture Undergrad , and I couldn\u2019t find a job for the life of me. I finally got an analyst position for a REIT company. \n\nI could just suck , and that\u2019s why it took long. \nSo i hope that\u2019s the case for your sake. \n\nArgus certification is pretty desired. It also will give you a concept of real estate.\n\nCCIM , NAIOP and ULI have classes you can take a la carte that are good.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f1iax76", "text": "Don\u2019t join M&amp;M like the user above me said.\n\nIt helps to know people in the industry or have a financial background. Analyst positions are far and few and are generally pretty hard to land.\n\nThere are a few things you can do to help you look like a stronger candidate. Go get Argus certified - this can be the difference between moving on to the next stage or having your resume thrown in the trash. Know how to really USE excel, I\u2019m talking complex formulas. Start networking and join organizations like NAIOP, ULI, ICSC. Try to grab coffee with industry leaders or anyone that is even willing. These older guys love to pay it forward. It\u2019s not impossible but it\u2019s difficult. It will likely take some time and will not happen over night. Glad to help in any way I can if you have any more questions.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f1lb1d3", "text": "Have you tried reaching out to hiring managers? Finding a new employee is always a risky venture. One way you can impress and show your worth is to offer to work for free in your off time so you can gain the skills necessary and show the company (risk free) how much of an asset you would be to them.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f25qtdk", "text": "Argus certification is a must! If you have the money, consider buying your own investment property. It shows that you have the knowledge and confidence to put your own money on the line. Nothing says credibility like experience with skin in the game.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]