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How Pacific Gate Will Reshape Downtown San Diego’s Skyline

San Diego is becoming more respected on the international stage as companies like Bosa Development […]

Top Three Mistakes New Employees Make

With all of the new and exciting job opportunities out there, keep these 3 things […]

Continued Optimism Among California Developers

“The 2016 Winter/Spring Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast Commercial Real Estate Survey signals continued confidence among […]

Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining Millennial Talent

This month, Building Careers had the privilege of participating in the annual NAIOP Chapter Leadership […]

Finding the Right Talent in CRE

Finding and identifying the right talent is becoming harder and harder for rapidly growing commercial […]

Want to Be Happy and Successful? Read this!

“When you’re happy, then you’ll find the success you’re looking for.” – Peter Economy. Happiness […]

Eight of the Biggest, Boldest Buildings Opening in 2016

High-profile commercial real estate projects scheduled to open for business in 2016 include mixed-use and […]

Best Tips for Acing a Phone Interview

In our virtual world, more companies are moving towards phone interviews as a time effective […]

Projects in Downtown San Diego’s Pipeline Valued at $6.4B

Downtown San Diego currently has 63 real estate projects underway that are expected to be […]

What Your Job Won’t Teach You: The Soft Skills CRE Professionals Need to Master

In commercial real estate (CRE), technical knowledge is the foundation. You can’t succeed without understanding underwriting, market analysis, or deal structures. But ask any seasoned professional what separates the good from the great, and they’ll point to something else entirely: soft skills. Unlike cap rates or pro formas, soft skills aren’t taught in school or […]

Be a Good Meeting Participant

We spend a lot of time in meetings. I don’t know the exact number of hours. I’ve seen statistics ranging from 3 hours a week all the way up to 23 hours a week. Regardless, it’s a lot.  Of course, it feels even longer when the meeting could have just been an email. Or when the […]

How to Answer “What Motivates You?” – With Examples

Do you know how to answer the “What motivates you?” interview question in a truly compelling way? When a recruiter or hiring manager asks the common “What motivates you?” interview question, it may seem like one of those simple questions that should be easy to answer. However, if you’re not prepared or have never taken […]

The 15 Career Books That Successful People Love

What books do the most successful people read? Not to be rude, but I am not reading a biography about Elon Musk. When I set out to research the books most loved by successful people, I found a lot of lists written by successful white men in business. As I pored through the lists—some would feature […]

How To Protect Your Career Heart From Being Broken

We all know what it feels like to experience a broken heart, but what does it mean to be heartbroken over your career? Career heartbreak is more than disappointment with your current job. Satisfaction in a career is deeply rooted in the sense of self and how you identify with your role or with your […]

How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?” During a Job Interview

It’s increasingly common for employers to ask for your salary expectations early in the hiring process, with some hiring managers even asking you to include a salary range in your cover letter or online application form. While there is plenty of advice out there telling you not to give a number until you are further along in the application […]

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