Anyone hiring in the Bay Area?
Trying to get my foot in the door in CRE in the Bay Area. Please send me a message, thanks.
[{"id": "d1sv6fs", "text": "It would be helpful to know what type of position you're looking for and what skills/abilities/experience you bring to the table (even if not CRE related).", "replies": [{"id": "d1swb5w", "text": "&gt; It would be helpful to know what type of position you're looking for and what skills/abilities/experience you bring to the table (even if not CRE related).\n\nGood point!\n\nI want to be a CRE broker. Possibly working in retail, but that is yet to be determined. I would be thrilled starting off in a research or analysis type position to get my feet wet and have a better understanding of the market. \n\nI've spent the last 2 years after graduating college in politics networking and raising money for campaigns. I regularly sit down and cold call folks and ask them to donate thousands of dollars without anything in return so I believe I have the social abilities and hard working attitude to be very successful in this field.  \n\nIf anyone has any tips, direct or indirect connections I can follow up on I would deeply appreciate it. ", "replies": [{"id": "d1tp15v", "text": "I'm assuming you want to work for an investment sales broker (as opposed to a leasing/tenant rep broker).  Many times they have analysts who do a lot of research, analysis, underwriting and composing offering memoranda.  Not a bad way to break into the business and can offer a lot of good experience if you're with a solid shop that has steady deal flow.\n\nI'd recommend networking as best you can at his point using people you know and perhaps alumni connections.  Go to industry events (i.e. ULI) , and leverage LinkedIn if you can.  There are also other organizations you can participate in.  I used to go to some [SF Rex](http://sfrex.com/) events when I used to work in SF and they meet up for happy hour every once in a while.  I've also heard some good things about the [Belden Club](http://beldenclub.com/) but you have to interview to join and pay membership dues.\n\nIn the meantime, you should brush up on your analytical skills.  Analyst and other entry level positions often bear the brunt of analytical work in these shops, so brush up on your financial modeling and learn Argus if you can.  Having Argus on your resume is a huge boost.\n\nGood luck!", "replies": [{"id": "d1ulkt6", "text": "Really appreciate the feedback thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}, {"id": "d1veqrp", "text": "Going to bay area ULI events is a great opportunity to meet brokers, bankers, and investors. I highly recommend doing this. NAIOP is good as well. ", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]