5 Minute Interview with Major PERE Fund (Not HR)

As the title says, I have a 5 minute interview with a large PERE Fund tomorrow. Focuses on distressed, value add across the major property types (think Angelo Gordon, Fortress, Walton St. ). This wouldn't be unusual to me if it was with an HR rep, as sometimes they screen for basic social skills before passing you along. However, I looked up the person who emailed me and she is one of the associates on the acquisitions team.

Any idea of what they could be hoping to gain from such a short interview? Are they going to grill me with technical questions for 5 straight minutes?

Anyone with experience with this type of interview? Would really appreciate your advice.

Further background: The job posting is for acquisitions/Asset Management, but they don't have any work experience requirements - It just says "working knowledge of commercial real estate required"

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Know why real estate and why their firm. 5 minutes is odd as that's only enough time to introduce yourself and let her introduce herself. It will probably last 10-15 minutes if she thinks you have a decent shot.

 

curious, why leave after just 2.5 months at an agency lender? And any important takeway's that you learnt while you were there? in terms of career progression?, earning potential? I am looking at lenders like Arbor, Hunt, Berkadia, Walker and Dunlop etc. Would appreciate any insight! Thank you!

 

Why leave agency lender after 2.5 months? For better experience / more reputable firm

Don't let that turn you off agency lending. It will give you good experience and open lots of doors if you work hard

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