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Stop the Guesswork. Master What Lands Offers.
Landing an excellent CRE job is challenging, and your approach will determine your success. Career Bridge brings clarity on primary career paths, insiders' perspective on how hiring really works, and proven tools to excel in interviews and networking.
Learn from junior professionals who have recently been in your shoes, and senior professionals who make the hiring decisions.
Master the modeling tests and case analyses used in competitive interview processes with guidance and sample solutions.
Comprehensive landscape analysis covering major players, firm types, market trends, and how different paths actually function in practice.
CONTENT
The Complete Strategic Playbook
Career Bridge is a comprehensive career navigation program designed to help aspiring and early-career professionals successfully enter and thrive in the commercial real estate industry. This course provides an insider's roadmap to CRE careers, combining strategic career planning with practical skill development and industry-specific knowledge.
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Module
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The CRE Landscape
Overview: Decode how the commercial real estate industry actually works - from capital flows to key players to compensation structures. Understanding the ecosystem is essential for identifying where you fit and want to go.
Learning paths:
- Industry structure and capital flows
- Key players and firm types
- Compensation models across paths
- Market dynamics and trends
- Long-term thinking
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Career Path Deep Dives
Overview: Understanding what opportunities exist, how to access them, and how they help (or don't) get you where you want to go. This is where clarity replaces guesswork.
Learning paths:
- Seven major career path breakdowns with key responsibilities, case studies, and job descriptions
- Compensation and progression analysis
- Day-in-the-life perspectives
- On-the-job tasks
- Video discussions with junior and senior professionals
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The Job Hunt
Overview: Transform your approach from hoping for opportunities to strategically generating them. Learn the focused approach that yields a better return on your time.
Learning paths:- Balance of skills, relationships, and interview excellence
- Defining Your Strategy
- Crafting Your Story
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Strategic Networking
Overview: Master the relationship-building skills that drive CRE careers, from initial outreach to maintaining long-term professional connections. Networking is critical, but usually done wrong.
Learning paths:- Target list development and research
- Outreach templates and messaging
- Conversation frameworks and questions
- Follow-up systems and maintenance
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Resume Preparation
Overview: Resumes rarely get you the job but they can certainly keep you from advancing. Explore the purpose, best practices, and pitfalls.
Learning paths:- Formatting and structure
- Best Practices
- Pitfalls
- Examples: winners and losers
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Interview Mastery
Overview: Develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in CRE interviews, from initial conversations to final rounds. Preparation beats improvisation every time.
Learning Paths:
- Interview format and stage expectations
- Common interview questions by path
- AI mock interview practice sessions with feedback
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Modeling / Case Assessments
Overview: Practice with rigorous modeling tests, case studies, and analytical exercises. On par with the industry's most challenging and competitive roles, this preparation gives you a significant advantage.
Learning Paths:
- Common assessment types and formats
- Best practices for technical assessments
- Understanding what employers are really trying to measure
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Evaluating Opportunities
Overview: Learn to assess job offers and opportunities beyond just compensation. The right role sets the trajectory for your entire career.
Learning Paths:
- What defines a "good job"?
- Negotiating offers (when and how)
- Common decision-making scenarios with guidance
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Your First 90 Days
Overview: Landing the job isn't the finish line. First impressions and early performance define your trajectory. Ensure you build credibility, avoid common pitfalls, and start strong.
Learning Paths:
- Relationship building and firm integration
- Best practices to stand out
- Skill development and network maintenance
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Post class assessment and networking
Measure your progress, identify areas for continued development, and maintain momentum through ongoing professional connections. Your career development continues beyond the course.
Our Approach
Start with "why" not "how." Master the industry drivers and frameworks that determine success before diving into tactics.
Connect with the reality of CRE careers through real people, actual tasks, and situations that bring different paths to life.
Practice makes perfect. Get structured reps on interviews, assessments, and networking in a safe environment.
Cut through the noise. Focus your energy on the strategic activities that reliably generate results.
Learn on Your Schedule
Career Bridge is completely self-paced, designed for ambitious people who want flexibility without sacrificing depth:
- Access insights from dozens of high performers across major markets
- Learn at your optimal pace and intensity
- Revisit complex material and practice as needed
- AI-powered interactive exercises, assessments, and simulation tools
- Start immediately - no waiting for cohort schedules
The estimated time to complete the program is 30-60 hours.
Results
More confidence, better jobs, fulfilling careers.
Our mission isn't just job placement - it's helping talented people discover where they truly belong and get there efficiently. When you align strategy with ambition, the results accelerate.
60 %
Increase in interviewing confidence
50 %
Increase in career confidence
- Alumni recommend CRE Analyst
- Say Career Bridge Will Help You Find a Job
100%
- Alumni recommend CRE Analyst
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WHO IS CAREER BRIDGE FOR?
Upcoming Graduate
You're finishing school with interest in CRE but limited industry experience or connections. Career Bridge gives you the insider knowledge and strategic approach needed to put your best foot forward and compete effectively in a relationship-driven industry.
Early Movers
You're a driven student targeting the industry's most competitive internships and entry-level roles. Career Bridge provides the sophisticated preparation and insider perspective that helps you stand out among high-achieving candidates.
Career Switcher
You're successful in another field but want to transition into commercial real estate. Career Bridge helps you translate your existing skills, build industry credibility, and navigate hiring processes designed for traditional candidates.
High Performer
You're already successful in CRE, but want to elevate to the industry's most competitive roles and high-performing firms. Career Bridge gives you the advanced preparation and insider intelligence needed to compete at the highest levels.
Alignment Seeker / Pivoter
You're in the industry but not in a role that matches your interests, skills, or long-term goals. Career Bridge helps you identify optimal paths and develop the strategy to transition into work that truly fits your ambitions.
CONTRIBUTORS
From the Field, Not the Classroom.
Learn from the absolute best in the business. All Career Bridge contributors are successful CRE professionals currently excelling in their roles - from rising stars to seasoned leaders. This is real-world, practical knowledge from people who've succeeded in these jobs and know what it takes.
Makenna Barbara
Makenna Barbara
MDH Partners
Associate
Rod Chu
Rod Chu
UBS
Head of Transactions-US
Patrick Leary
Patrick Leary
Solil Management
Real Estate Asset Manager
Kevin Pirozzoli
Kevin Pirozzoli
Invesco Real Estate
Managing Director - Investment Management
Jordan Buck
Jordan Buck
JLL
Associate, Capital Markets
Case Van Lare
Case Van Lare
Provident Industrial
Managing Director
Elizabeth Malone
Elizabeth Malone
Eastdil Secured
Managing Director
Bryan Lawrence
Bryan Lawrence
John Burns Research and Consulting
Senior Vice President
Jenkins Bender Huge
Jenkins Bender Huge
Stream Realty Partners
Associate
Kevin Brooke
Kevin Brooke
Trammell Crow Company
Senior Vice President
Doug Jones
Doug Jones
Stream Realty Partners
Managing Director
MaryMichael McCartin
MaryMichael McCartin
JLL
Vice President
Jack Fernandez
Jack Fernandez
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Executive Director - Debt Production
Caroline Krempa (Morris)
Caroline Krempa (Morris)
Transwestern Investment Group
Vice President
Octavio Rivas
Octavio Rivas
Sterling Bay West
Senior Associate
Aaron Davis
Aaron Davis
Link Logistics
Investment Associate
Robert Strong
Robert Strong
Ares Management Corporation
Managing Director
Hayden Glasstetter
Hayden Glasstetter
AvalonBay Communities
Director BTR
Chad Morgan
Chad Morgan
JLL
Director
Austin Sheahan
Austin Sheahan
Newmark
Director
Matt Ballard
Matt Ballard
CBRE
Vice President - Debt and Structured Finance
David Desatnick
David Desatnick
OHT Partners, LLC
Senior Associate
Brian Garruto
Brian Garruto
GID Investment Advisors
Acquisitions Associate
Arun Singh
Arun Singh
SPE Specialists
Chief Executive Officer
Hudson Neuhoff
Hudson Neuhoff
JLL
Associate
Eric Lawrence
Eric Lawrence
Citi
Vice President - Real Estate Finance & CMBS
Dylan Katz
Dylan Katz
Eastdil Secured
Vice President
Aaron Katz
Aaron Katz
JLL
Associate
Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell
Nuveen
Associate - Industrial Acquisitions & Development
ENROLLMENT
Take Control of Your Trajectory.
Every day you wait is another day learning through trial and error instead of strategic preparation. This fully asynchronous program works around your schedule with six months of access to comprehensive modules, technical assessments, and strategic tools. Whether you're launching your CRE career or elevating to better opportunities, start sharpening your approach now.
| Program | Format | Start | Access | Tuition | Current Rate | Enrollment |
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Career Bridge |
Self-study |
Immediately |
6 months |
$1300 |
$650 |
1This price is available for a limited time in Early Access.
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