Entry level job outlook over the next year with a looming recession
I graduate next and I’m a little nervous with job opportunities in the coming year.  I study finance &amp; real estate, have done internships, and do RE financial modeling courses in my free time with hopes to land an analyst position (in acquisitions or capital markets) out of college.  I feel prepared but the threat of a recession makes me nervous since it’s out of my control and depending on who I talk to says it can be difficult to find a job.

I’ve come here to ask those who have gone through this if it’s true.  I’ve committed a lot of my time to hopefully working in CRE.  I’ll take a non acquisitions or capital markets role for a couple years if I have to just to stay in the Industry.
[{"id": "iof4zk4", "text": "As you mentioned, there's nothing you can do, so don't worry about it. If you have great experience and a good attitude there's always people hiring. If there's a recession buildings will be cheap and people will want to buy if they have cash and will need people to underwrite the deals. You'll be fine don't fret", "replies": [{"id": "iokxbj1", "text": "Great to hear!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iogav0o", "text": "If everyone in the world was a carpenter, you\u2019d still want the best one to build your house.  The market will always be in flux.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iogboyc", "text": "I graduated in 2006 and I will give you the advice my Econ professor had. \n\nThe yield curve has inverted and everyone should take the first job they can get because things are going to get real ugly here pretty soon.", "replies": [{"id": "ioh95zi", "text": "As a counterpoint, with a background in Economics, the yield curve inversion doesn\u2019t mean anything more than people are pessimistic about short-term returns. \n\nWhile the economy today isn\u2019t doing great, a recession isn\u2019t necessarily another 2008. A \u201csoft landing\u201d is still possible if you know anything about monetary policy. We\u2019re very much in the \u2018wait and see\u2019  period re: rate increases.", "replies": [{"id": "iohe35o", "text": "Since nobody knows anything and my opinion is just as valid as yours, I will say I am not optimistic, you know with the end of globalization, worldwide hunger, lingering energy problems, declining populations, global warming ect. \n\nSince you are a student of economics, I suggest you read up on Austrian business cycles, notably the chapter on the real resource crunch and the effects of a crack up boom.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iogknh7", "text": "Smart companies have been waiting for a recession for some time and have developed defensive portfolios/strategies (might be a good interview question).  Sounds like you are doing things the right way with classes and internships.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iogqjvu", "text": "This is the best time to get in. \nyou\u2019ll learn when properties are at and or nearing optimum value. You\u2019ll learn this still extremely early in your career. Be extremely observant to what you are doing for your wealthiest clients. learn from the best \nsave your money and copy their actions in 15 years", "replies": [{"id": "iokxdlc", "text": "Will do thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iohafoe", "text": "The way I see it, any company worth working for can ride out a recession. Real estate projects are often long winded so turbulence shouldn\u2019t be much of an issue for a firm with a solid portfolio and good strategy.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iohdprn", "text": "Down cycles are the best time to jump in and learn the business.  When things ramp back up you'll know enough to take advantage of the upswing.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iohvtmc", "text": "What are you talking about? Job market is still hot. Tons of 2023 analyst postings on LinkedIn right now. Start applying yesterday", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]