London - Is the recruiting market heating up or is it me?

Is it just me, or is the real estate recruiting market heating up? Been getting pinged by several recruiters lately and noticed an uptick in LinkedIn ads. Curious—are you seeing the same trend, or is this just a coincidence on my end?

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Sort of a similar story for me. For context I work in RE Credit, and I’ve received messages from a number of recruiters on LinkedIn for lateral opportunities. I suppose firms have optimistic targets to hit through hell or high water on the back of an uncertain 2024 and so are full guns blazing this year in recruitment and deploying capital. 

 

Seeing the same trend.

But unfortunately, I am a graduate looking for an entry-level position but it seems like opportunities are for experienced Analysts only

 

Thanks for the advice. I have accumulated 12 months of internships in IB (MM and EB) and 6 months in Big 4 but it seems like they are only considering FT experience. Would you advise completing another internship in a reputed firm or starting a job in less recognized firm with the hope of lateraling a year after ?

 

Definitely, the second option will probably open more doors. In real estate, actual FT deal experience carries a lot more weight. That said, doing another internship with the hope of converting can be a solid move too. Just my view—others might see it differently.

 

If you're a German speaker, there’s been a solid amount of offers coming up. Otherwise, firms typically look at local candidates first, and even at the junior level, there’s been a significant influx of people entering the market.

 
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