Choosing the right team and effectively inserting myself.
It has been a thorough process choosing which team I would like to join, a team that would benefit me and I could add immense value to. 
My question is should I directly contact the senior associate whose team I aspire to join?
[{"id": "h1aes1z", "text": "\"Should I contact people I want to work for\" - Yes. As far up the chain as possible in all situations.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "h1ag0td", "text": "Yes. In real estate never negotiate or discuss with people not in power or control to do anything.", "replies": [{"id": "h1amotd", "text": "I think that\u2019s a maxim for life!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "h1c51w6", "text": "Agreed. Anybody can say \u201cno\u201d. Get to the person that can say \u201cyes\u201d. They are the ones with the real power/decision-making authority.  So, OP, get as high up the food chain as possible.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "h1avbp8", "text": "Don't be afraid of rejection, there will be plenty more of it in your CRE career. If you're rejected...on to the next.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "h1b7qev", "text": "It\u2019s also almost impossible for you to know what the right fit might be. You can make assumptions but after 2-3 years you will truly know more what team in the market you will fit best with. You really get to know who people are when you spend 40+ hours with them a week.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "h1btrre", "text": "If you need a bridge loan no pre pay let me know.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "h1c294g", "text": "I would just look for the right firm with a good mentor and start dialing. IMO teams are a waste of time.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]