Hiring activity in 2015 and 2016 is approaching the record levels of spring 2007.
Here is what companies are looking for and where the most jobs and best odds are:
California continues as the state with the most commercial real estate job opportunities
There is a surge in companies seeking technology and software skillsets across all job functions
In 2016, acquisitions emerged as the most competitive job field, attracting an average of 188 applications for each position, while accounting and controller with 37 applications provided the best odds
Acquisitions constitutes five percent of all job postings yet receives over 10 percent of all applications
Property management is the inverse of acquisitions in that 12 percent of all jobs are in property management but that job field only receives seven percent of all applications
Read the full NAIOP blog post here: Where are the Real Estate Jobs?
Originally posted on NAIOP.org on November 21, 2016 by Susan M. Phillips
When you contact an executive recruiter, you are personally investing in the advancement of your career. It’s an important step. Congratulations!
For some job seekers, introducing yourself to a recruiter can be the most intimidating part of the job search process, but it doesn’t have to be. The fact is we want to hear from you no matter where you are in your career journey.
At Building Careers for example, we work with a range of clients in commercial real estate who have engaged us to help them find top tier talent for open positions in their companies. And, you just might be an ideal candidate, but we won’t know that until we know you!
The good news is once we connect, while you still have work to do, you’re no longer alone in your job search.
The best thing you can do for this first stage of the process – reaching out to a recruiter for the first time – is to be prepared. We expect you to have a complete resume and up-to-date LinkedIn profile. What I mean by “be prepared” is be ready to clearly tell us what your career motivations are, the type of employment opportunity you are looking for and what qualifications you possess that make you right for the job.
For example, we recently had the pleasure of working with a candidate, Justin, who we were able to swiftly place as a result of his intuitive and organized approach. He knew that his analytical skill set was a compliment to his outgoing, friendly personality and that he would fit best in an acquisitions analysis role with room to move more to the sourcing side.
Justin reached out to us nearly nine months before he was to graduate with his MBA and was able to accurately describe what part of the industry he was passionate about and why and how his experience and skill set lent itself well to that path. He was also very forthcoming about other opportunities he was interested in, which allowed us to narrow our search based on the types of roles and companies that motivated him.
As he explains: “When preparing to talk to Carly about what I was looking for in my next career move, I needed to first get clear on what I was bringing to the table for prospective employers and then get clear on what I wanted in my next role. I made sure I was able to (concisely) articulate my past experience, technical skills and education and also made sure to list the things I was specifically looking for in my next job regarding the size of the organization, roles and responsibilities and geographic location.”
Justin accepted a full time role as a senior associate on an acquisitions team upon his graduation in June, nine months after our first introduction, and he couldn’t be happier… And we couldn’t be happier for him!
It takes a certain amount of self-awareness but the more relevant and succinct you can be in describing you and your professional experience to us upfront the better. Something to also keep in mind: Sometimes knowing what you don’t want is just as important and helpful as knowing what it is you do want. And don’t hesitate to show us roles that you have found that interest you. By doing so, you are giving us more insight into what your dream career looks like. (And, we can get you in front of the decision makers to give you a leg up for that role as an added bonus!)
We want to know what would make you jump out of bed everyday excited to go to work.
Here are some things to think about (and we will most probably ask you) as you prep for that first introduction with your recruiter. From there, it’s our job (and goal) to match your best interests with the needs and expectations of a client’s to create an inspiring and successful partnership between you.
Opportunity you are looking for
Ideal role / Dream job
Interests / Aspirations / Motivations
Career history / Background experience
Your current situation and responsibilities
Level of job management / Specific title
Skills / Gaps in skills / Desired new skills
Work process and style
Work environment (in which you work best)
Compensation requirements
Other must haves / Deal breakers
Carly Glova is the founder of Building Careers, LLC a San Diego-based, commercial real estate focused recruiting solution. Her team offers free career consultation.
Why you shouldn’t accept a counter offer and the reasons why you may have received it in the first place:
1. Impulse reaction by your supervisor and not based on merit
2. Supervisor is buying time to find a replacement and will ultimately let you go anyway
3. Your issues with and motivations for wanting to leave your current role will still be there
4. The raise was provided because the company felt threatened, which will make continued raises more difficult to earn
5. You may be told to take the new offer even if you didn’t want it and were using it as leverage at your current company
6. If you end up taking the counteroffer, you will close the door on any future opportunities with the new company and anyone in that company’s network
Long story short, taking a counter puts you in a vulnerable, punitive position that your current company will hold over your head in a multitude of ways during your tenure with that firm. I always recommend that my candidates consider the consequences before accepting a counteroffer.
Originally Published by Jamie Davidson on LinkedIn on April 12, 2016.
With all of the new and exciting job opportunities out there, keep these 3 things in mind when embarking on the next step in your career.:
1. Skipping Lunch
2. Working Late
3. Checking Email Late at Night
The way you operate in the first few months in a new role sets expectations of your work ethic going forward. You obviously want to make a good first impression, but I would recommend ensuring that work style is sustainable and jives with the way you are naturally most productive. While you may be tempted to turn on the jets and run yourself ragged the first few months in a new position to prove yourself, tread lightly because the last thing you want to do is burn yourself out early on (or ever!)
For the first time since before the recession, 42% of employees said that they believe now is a good time to find a quality job. More people are searching for careers that they enjoy, and many are motivated more by social causes and work-life balance than money. Employers are shifting their models to accomodate the motivtions of employees and now is a great time to see what other opportunities are out there.
Join the search to find your dream job! Check out the “For Candidates” tab on our website Building Careers Open Positions to explore high quality careers.
Read the full Gallup poll here: U.S. Quality Job Outlook in 2015 Best Since 2007
Gallup Poll originally published on Gallup.com on December 17, 2015.
These lists always fascinate me because they are determined by people who have voluntarily taken time out of their day to give a positive review.
So many of the reviews I see are negative rants about a rude customer service rep. Rarely do you see a sparkling review about a friendly, stellar customer service experience. Why when we have a negative experience do we want to get the word out there? Is it to look for consolation and commiseration with others in the same boat? Maybe when we have good experiences, instead of shouting that from the roof tops, we’d prefer to keep that gem to ourselves. Heck, the more people that get this great experience, the harder that person/company will have to work to keep it up.
Either way, the companies on this list are doing something right. They know how to treat their employees, who are the engine behind most of these successful machines. In creating this list, Glassdoor asked employees to rank their companies in categories including culture and values, compensation and benefits, career opportunities, and work-life balance. See who made it to the top! Is your dream employer on this list?
Want to give back while earning a couple of extra bucks this season? Have a look at these 6 “do-gooder” jobs.
“This season, retailers will hire about 755,000 people from October through December — roughly equal to hiring last year, according to an analysis by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Many of the holiday jobs will be with big-box retailers: For example, Wal-Mart is hiring 60,000 people, Macy’s 85,000 (for Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores), Target 70,000, Kohl’s 69,000 and Toys “R” Us 40,000.
But for many of Americans, working at a giant retailer stocking shelves or manning a register has about the same appeal as doing the dishes. For those who just need to pocket a few extra bucks, that may be fine. But some people wish to give back while earning that holiday-season cash.”
These
Volunteer coordinator
Graphic Designer
Fundraiser
Clerical Associate
Holiday Personal Assistant
Delivery Driver
Doesn’t a “Holiday Personal Assistant” sound like a lot of fun? Look for me in a Santa hat carrying Christmas gifts this season ;-)!
3. Do some digging for information on previous contracts
4. Back up our claims
5. Write your arguments down on paper
6. Ask questions to clarify
7. Know who you’re at the table with
8. Check your inhibitions at the door
9. Always be nice
10. Know your worth
11. Set the precedence of what you can do for them
This article is a nice checklist to follow as you are considering taking a new position. As a recruiter, I am frequently faced with negotiation situations between companies and candidates. I have a leg up because I hire for a plethora of companies with target salary ranges, and I also have current and target compensation discussions with candidates daily. Knowledge is power, and having the data points and research to back up your claims goes a long way. I would highly encourage any employee to negotiate or at least discuss every point on the employment contract with the employer because you are able to learn more about their expectations what the position entails.
Having that serendipitous moment where you leave a client meeting about a new position and you immediately have a candidate in mind that would be a skill, personality, and culture fit is an amazing feeling. That feeling that you are making a positive difference in someone’s life amplifies when you communicate this position to the candidate and can guide them through the interview and offer process. Making that match and seeing the joy and satisfaction on both the company and new employee’s side is why we recruiters do what we do.
In order for us headhunters to work our career matchmaking magic, it also helps tremendously when candidates have an idea of what their ideal position would entail. When you speak to and meet with recruiters, have an idea of both what you like and are not so fond of as far as work environment, company size, team dynamic, and work products. Being about to articulate how your background and previous experience makes you the best person for your target position prioritizes you in the mind of a recruiter.
Ken and Vicky have been in the recruiting game a long time, and they offer a great perspective that candidates might not be aware of regarding a recruiter’s role.
