College Senior trying to score a job
College senior at a non-target but above-average school -
Past internships have been at a residential brokerage and a business improvement district (BID) - trying to get into CRE with the ultimate goal of developing on my own. Looking for experience in any way I can get it. Have my salesperson's license and other skills pertinent in the industry but having a hard time scoring a gig  so far. Been applying to various positions (mostly analyst, but some administrative stuff). I have connections in the industry but having difficulty deciding exactly what the best path would be, i.e. is an analyst position really the best beginning to a career in CRE? Would appreciate any help anyone could give me. Also open to exploring rural/industrial paths but advice from my school's career center is pretty limited.
[{"id": "do7aas0", "text": "Why did you get your residential license so early? ", "replies": [{"id": "do7boed", "text": "Brokerage I worked at suggested I get it to familiarize myself with the goings-on in the office. I guess I know a little more now but I haven't used the license at all so far.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "do8ic8y", "text": "Hiring sales team: https://www.facebook.com/RaisalCo/jobs/1857367991240670", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dp5zhvw", "text": "Having also come from a non-target, yet above-average university, I\u2019m guessing many of the larger firms don\u2019t actively recruit from your school.\n\nI was able to secure a job through one of my finance professors. He referred me to an alum who worked at one of the bulge bracket banks who was excited to have a candidate from his alma mater. Was able to score a position in real estate investment banking. Which, if you\u2019re looking to strike out on your own, provides you with high income straight out of school, plus a strong pedigree and professional network going forward.\n\nIn short - get to know your professors and ask for guidance and connections.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]