Entry Level Advice
My ideal role would be more on the financial analysis side of things, but really I'm open to anything that helps me learn the ins and outs of the industry. Would be grateful if I could get some advice on finding an entry-level position.
-Should I leave my GPA off my resume? I feel like it's the only real glaring hole in my profile
-Besides networking, are there any solid resources for finding RE jobs? I'm mainly looking into NY
-I've often heard brokerage is a great place to start, but I'm not really the assertive type that I picture most brokers being. Am I just imagining things or would it be difficult for me to be successful in a brokerage role?
-Do developers ever hire entry level people or is it mostly experienced hires?
-What other types of roles should I be looking at?
-Assuming I could get in, would the NYU or Columbia program be worth my while? Or would coming in with no full time experience make it a waste of time
Any other advice would be extremely welcome. Sorry if this post was a bit long, and thanks for your time.
As long as your GPA is above 3.0, then keep it.
If you start in brokerage, you can start in an analyst role for the brokerage team. You don't need to be some kind of aggressive hyper-extrovert to start out in brokerage. It'll be a good place for your to start because it'll give you a lot of reps, which you need early on in your career. Pay probably sucks, however, and would probably be beneath the prestige of your degree.
Globe St/Select Leaders and LinkedIn seem to be the two best job boards for RE.
RE isn't as hung up on GPA as banks. Since you just graduated, and you are above 3.0, leave it on, but after 3 years, experience will matter more so take it off.
If you like the analysis side and are a bit more reserved, then I would look for an AM/PM job. Or with your economics background, if you like the theory, there is always research.
If you aren't dead set on being front office, there is analytics/reporting, valuation or loan servicing.
Don't do a full time program until you get some experience. Part of being able to network with others is having a network of your own to bring to the table. You won't have that, nor will your learn much if you haven't worked in the industry at all before doing a masters program.
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