Hey chimps- Looking for a new position and have been trying to find potential opportunities on many sites. I am looking to relocated to NYC and have found that the only real positions that are worthwhile get posted on select leaders. I have noticed that when I search on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Zip-recruiter its very hard to find anything for "Acquisition Analyst" positions or anything for that matter besides brokerage positions. Does anyone have any ideas on this topic? I am researching daily to try and get my foot in the door to any posted job first..
Thanks
What's your background? Are you fresh out of school or transitioning from another career? That might help with getting advice on what/where you should be looking.
Gradauted with degree in Finance in 3 years (non-target). Working my first job for a CRE Developer in a secondary market. Looking to go more into NYC or bigger markets and have more responsability.
In my experience, simply applying online doesn't really get you anywhere. I would research firms/companies in NYC that focus on the industry or type of work you are looking for and start trying to cold email/cold call people looking for advice/insight and hopefully end up being introduced to people that they think will be beneficial for you to speak with.
I transitioned from Big 4 Audit 8 months ago and spent about 3.5 months networking and met with around 35 people during that time. The majority of people I spoke with had other people in mind that they wanted to introduce me to otherwise I would just end the conversation by asking them if they knew anyone that worked in X, Y or Z. Additionally, I would try to reach out to people in your current network to see if they know anyone. Pretty much everyone I was initially introduced to was through an attorney that has nothing to do with real estate.
Just focus on meeting new people and making a good impression when you do. The job will eventually come and the people you meet along the way will be extremely beneficial in both the short and long-term.
Best of luck!
Very positive advice. Thanks!
Online is a waste of time, just network hardcore. To give you an idea how ineffective those job postings can be, I was responsible for reviewing resumes when we posted my job at my last company online and on SelectLeaders (solid east coast development job)--we got 600 resumes.
I don't agree that it's a waste of time unless you're talking about the actual resume drop, which definitely is. The posting gives candidates the lead on a potential door to knock down, it's up to them to be aggressive and do it though. And by that I mean network by reaching out to the hiring manager or finding a connection to someone at the shop.
How many people reached out via email/phone? I try to find a way to get in touch with the hiring manager, but I’ve always wondered how many other people make that effort.
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