Careers in San Francisco's Commercial Real Estate Industry - November 2013 Newsletter

Careers in Commercial Real Estate November 2013 Newsletter

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The Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career?

Would you excel in the exciting and dynamic world of large high rise office buildings?

Then a career in commercial real estate might be for you. Read on to find out more!

There is a wide range of career choices available in the commercial real estate industry:

Property Management Construction Management Engineering Services Real Estate Accounting Financial Management IT Administration AND MORE www.bomasf.org Interested? Email: careers@boma.com

Commercial real estate industry professionals and young professionals network at the 4th Annual BOMA Young Professionals Leadership Luncheon, check out the BOMA website for more information on upcoming events.

BOMA San Francisco Careers in Real Estate members proudly representing the commercial real estate community at a University of San Francisco career fair.

BOMA San Francisco represents more than 72 Million square feet of office space in the San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin and Sonoma counties. Laid end to end, that would stretch half way around the world! www.bomasf.org Interested? Email: careers@boma.com

Meet Sarah Hay

Meet Sarah Hay alumna of the University of San Francisco who earned a job as a Tenant Services Coordinator and Retail Assistant for Crocker Galleria. Sarah received an offer for the position after a job shadow opportunity organized by the BOMA Careers in Real Estate Committee.

Contact careers@boma.com if you’re interested in shadowing an industry professional.

What was your first impression of the commercial real estate world?

It seemed fast-paced and exciting yet had stability to it that I felt was incredibly important in a job - especially considering the recent economic downturn.

What has surprised you the most about the commercial real estate industry and BOMA? The real estate and BOMA member communities are extraordinarily close-knit and it was surprising how quickly strangers became familiar faces.

What do you find the most challenging about the commercial real estate industry/BOMA? The area of industry that I am currently in, property management, is challenging because it never stops – there’s so much energy! This is also the best part of my job. I enjoy learning new skills everyday but this is a daily challenge that I enjoy.

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What do you wish other people knew about the commercial real estate industry/BOMA? I wish more young people realized how supportive and stable the commercial real estate/BOMA community is in the Bay Area. I think the industry is often overlooked as a career for those just starting out in the job force, which is unfortunate. I love my job!

What might we be surprised to know about you?

People may be surprised to know that after my day job I am a full-time babysitter and that during my lunch one day a week I volunteer at the Tenderloin Community School.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about a career in the industry?

I would definitely recommend a career in commercial real estate and I would advise the person to find someone in the industry that can serve as a mentor.

What advice would you give someone new to the industry?

Work hard, keep a positive attitude, and keep yourself involved in the BOMA community.

For more opportunities like the one Sarah took advantage of, check out the BOMA SF Careers website.

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