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.

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Unmatched Depth: Compensation structures, hiring priorities, risks, success factors, pitfalls.

Targeted Practice: Mock interviews, technical assessments, interview questions, on-the-job task simulations

Proven Tools: Templates and guidance for resumes, outreach & interview prep

High Standards: Prepare yourself for the most rigorous job interviews
Insider Insights

Learn from junior professionals who have recently been in your shoes, and senior professionals who make the hiring decisions.

Technical Assessments

Master the modeling tests and case analyses used in competitive interview processes with guidance and sample solutions.

Industry Intelligence

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.

  • Pre-Work
  • Self-Assessment & Industry Primers

    Before we dive in, we align your personal strengths with industry realities. You will complete validated self-assessments to identify your optimal work style and gain access to our "CRE Dictionary" so you speak the language from Day 1.

  • Module
    1
  • The CRE Landscape

    Overview: It is impossible to navigate the industry without a map. We decode the ecosystem, showing you how money flows, how firms differ, and where the opportunities are.

    Learning paths:

    • Decode the CRE Ecosystem
    • Follow the Dollar: Capital Flows
    • Compensation Structures
    • Advancement Trajectories

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  • Module
    2
  • Career Path Deep Dives

    Overview: Stop guessing where you fit. We provide a detailed exploration of the industry's core functions, featuring "day-in-the-life" realities from professionals currently in the seat.

    Learning paths:

    • Acquisitions & Development
    • Asset Management
    • Lending (Debt & Equity)
    • Brokerage (Investment Sales & Leasing)
    • Appraisal & Consulting

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  • Module
    3
  • Strategic Networking

    Overview: The best jobs aren't posted; they are created. We reframe networking from transactional outreach to authentic relationship building that yields long-term ROI.


    Learning paths:

    • Building a Target List (50-75 contacts)
    • The Informational Interview Script
    • Leveraging Alumni Networks
    • Creating a Personal Board of Advisors

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  • Module
    4
  • Application Excellence

    Overview: Your resume gets you the interview. We teach you how to craft ATS-optimized documents and cover letters that actually get read by humans.

    Learning paths:

    • Resume Structure & Best Practices
    • Writing Quantifiable Bullets
    • Building an Online Presence
    • Navigating Recruiter Relationships

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  • Module
    5
  • Interview Mastery

    Overview: Decode the interview process. From the initial phone screen to the final partner interview, we provide the frameworks to answer behavioral and technical questions with polish.

    Learning Paths:

    • The "Tell Me About Yourself" Narrative
    • Behavioral Question Frameworks
    • Handling "Curveball" Questions
    • Panel & Video Interview Tactics

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  • Module
    6
  • Technical Skills Accelerator

    Overview: Don't let a modeling test derail your application. We provide the "survival skills" needed to pass technical assessments in Excel and ARGUS.

    Learning Paths:

    • Financial Modeling Fundamentals
    • Market Analysis Basics
    • Underwriting Essentials
    • Passing the Technical Case Study

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  • Module
    7
  • Evaluating Opportunities

    Overview: Not all offers are created equal. We teach you how to read between the lines of an offer letter, assess company culture, and negotiate without overplaying your hand.

    Learning Paths:

    • Comparing Offers Beyond Salary
    • Negotiation Psychology
    • Assessing Growth Potential
    • Making Strategic Decisions

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  • Module
    8
  • Your First 90 Days

    Overview: Landing the job isn't the finish line. We provide a playbook for your first three months to ensure you build credibility, avoid common pitfalls, and set a trajectory for rapid promotion.

    Learning Paths:

    • Onboarding Success Strategy
    • Building Internal Credibility
    • Managing Up
    • The "Reliability" Reputation

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  • Post
    Class
  • Post class assessment and networking

    Your career evolves, and so does CareerBridge. You retain lifetime access to all materials, templates, and our exclusive alumni network to support you as you advance from Analyst to Associate and beyond.

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STRUCTURE

Build Unshakeable Confidence

Build confidence through knowledge and preparation. When you truly understand the landscape and have mastered the execution skills, landing the right opportunity becomes a matter of when, not if.

Our Approach

Clarity First

Start with "why" not "how." Master the industry drivers and frameworks that determine success before diving into tactics.

Real-world Context

Connect with the reality of CRE careers through real people, actual tasks, and situations that bring different paths to life.

Hands-on Prep

Practice makes perfect. Get structured reps on interviews, assessments, and networking in a safe environment.

Focused Execution

Cut through the noise. Focus your energy on the strategic activities that reliably generate results.

Learn on Your Schedule

Learn on Your Schedule

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ENROLL NOW

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

5/10
8/10

50 %

Increase in career confidence

6/10
9/10
  • Alumni recommend CRE Analyst
  • Say Career Bridge Will Help You Find a Job

100%

  • Alumni recommend CRE Analyst
  • Say Career Bridge Will Help You Find a Job
$
142
K
Average alumni income
94
Net promoter score
50
%
New job or promotion within 6 months

Money Back Guarantee

This course is priced at a fraction of what you'll earn in your first month in CRE. We're so confident in the value we provide that if you don't feel better prepared for your career journey, we'll give you a full refund.

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WHO IS CAREER BRIDGE FOR?

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
Makenna Barbara
MDH Partners
Associate
Rod Chu
Rod Chu
Rod Chu
UBS
Head of Transactions-US
Patrick Leary Headshot-1
Patrick Leary
Patrick Leary
Solil Management
Real Estate Asset Manager
Kevin Pirozzoli Headshot
Kevin Pirozzoli
Kevin Pirozzoli
Invesco US
Managing Director - Asset Management
Jordan Buck Headshot
Jordan Buck
Jordan Buck
JLL
Associate, Capital Markets
Elizabeth Malone Headshot
Elizabeth Malone
Elizabeth Malone
Eastdil Secured
Managing Director
Bryan Lawrence Headshot
Bryan Lawrence
Bryan Lawrence
John Burns Research and Consulting
Senior Vice President
Jenkins Bender Huge Headshot
Jenkins Bender Huge
Jenkins Bender Huge
Stream Realty Partners
Associate
Kevin Brooke Headshot
Kevin Brooke
Kevin Brooke
Trammell Crow Company
Senior Vice President
Doug Jones Headshot
Doug Jones
Doug Jones
Stream Realty Partners
Managing Director
MaryMichael McCartin Headshot
MaryMichael McCartin
MaryMichael McCartin
JLL
Vice President
Jack Fernandez Headshot
Jack Fernandez
Jack Fernandez
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Executive Director - Debt Production
Caroline Morris Headshot-1
Caroline Krempa (Morris)
Caroline Krempa (Morris)
Transwestern Investment Group
Vice President
Octavio Rivas Headshot-1
Octavio Rivas
Octavio Rivas
Sterling Bay West
Senior Associate
Aaron Davis Headshot
Aaron Davis
Aaron Davis
Link Logistics
Investment Associate
Robert Strong Headshot
Robert Strong
Robert Strong
Ares Management Corporation
Managing Director
Hayden Glasstetter Headshot
Hayden Glasstetter
Hayden Glasstetter
AvalonBay Communities
Director BTR
Chad Morgan Headshot
Chad Morgan
Chad Morgan
JLL
Director
Austin Sheahan Headshot
Austin Sheahan
Austin Sheahan
Newmark
Director
Matt Ballard Headshot
Matt Ballard
Matt Ballard
CBRE
Vice President - Debt and Structured Finance
David Desatnick Headshot-1
David Desatnick
David Desatnick
OHT Partners, LLC
Senior Associate
Brian Garruto - Headshot 3 (2)
Brian Garruto
Brian Garruto
GID Investment Advisors
Acquisitions Analyst
Arun Singh Headshot
Arun Singh
Arun Singh
SPE Specialists
Chief Executive Officer
Hudson Neuhoff Headshot
Hudson Neuhoff
Hudson Neuhoff
JLL
Associate
Eric Lawrence Headshot
Eric Lawrence
Eric Lawrence
Citi
Vice President - Real Estate Finance & CMBS
Dylan Katz Headshot
Dylan Katz
Dylan Katz
Eastdil Secured
Vice President
Aaron Katz Headshot
Aaron Katz
Aaron Katz
JLL
Associate
Jack Campbell Headshot
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 Session Start Date End Date Times Tuition Current Rate1 Availability
Always Online
Jan 1 2025
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24/7
$1300
$650

1This price is available for a limited time in Early Access. 

 

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