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Expert Information and Advice on Real Estate Careers
Stan Ross and James Carberry, co-authors of The Inside Track to Careers in Real Estate, answer this question in a recent Urban Land article.  They interviewed a number of real estate executives that discuss the best opportunities for jobs in development and construction during these tough times. "Real estate companies are beginning to hire again, but competition for jobs is intense." 

 Read the Urban Land article.
Read advice given by ten real estate executives.

Career Advice from Industry Experts
The following podcasts give advice from insiders on what a career in real estate is really like, where the opportunities are, and what employers are looking for.

 What it Takes to be a Developer
Jim Todd discusses his transition from a manager in the telecommunications sector to head of one of the largest builders in the Washington region.

A Look at Real Estate Investment and Ownership, Financing, and Services
Ray Mikulich describes what it’s like to be head of one of the largest real estate investment banking groups in the world.

What's Right for You?

Karl Zavitkovsky discusses his experience in real estate and transition to the public sector as head of the Office of Economic Development for the City of Dallas.

On the Inside: Real Estate Jobs

Mark Hatcher explains the importance of corporate real estate and the day to day activities of a corporate real estate professional. 

What do Employers Want?
Tony LoPinto offers thoughts based on many years of experience recruiting the industry's top professionals. 

Finding That First Job

Allyson Watkins explains how she got her start in real estate and how to go about deciding upon a real estate career.

The Job Search
Heidi Brandl relates her experience in searching for a job with a real estate investment firm. Heidi is a vice president at IHP Capital where she is responsible for deal origination—sourcing development projects that meet the firm’s lending criteria.

Publications

The Inside Track to Careers in Real Estate

Focusing on careers for college graduates, the book is packed with information on the wealth of job opportunities in the industry—including development, finance, asset management, international opportunities, starting your own real estate company—and the possible career paths you can take to meet your goals. Candid interviews with top industry leaders, as well as recent graduates, offer practical tips and advice on what a career in real estate is really like, how to get your first job, and what it takes to be successful.

Keepers of the Castle

Based on interviews with more than 150 individuals who constitute a "Who's Who" of the world's leading real estate executives, this hardcover book examines the transformation of America's largest industry--real estate--and identifies the attributes needed by chief executives and other leaders who are guiding their businesses through profound change. This book identifies the leadership strategies of and lessons learned by leading executives who have survived the downs of multifaceted business cycles and profitably taken advantage of ensuing opportunities in recovery.

The Directory of Real Estate Development and Related Education Programs, Eleventh Edition

Thoroughly updated and revised, this directory compares more than 60 graduate and undergraduate programs in the United States and abroad according to their degrees and specializations offered, program descriptions, cost and financialaid available, credit hours required, number of students, job placment assistance, faculty specialities and background, contact information, and websites. This new edition also includes internship opportunities and admission requirements.