Righting Employee Engagement
David Poline says workplace designation is hugely impactful to his recruiting efforts—to a degree that he could not have imagined.
CRE Trends + Hiring: Project REAP After Dark
President + CEO David Poline spoke with 20 Project REAP alumni about the CRE labor market, hiring trends and career transition.
Does Commercial Real Estate Success Require a College Degree?
Is a college degree necessary for commercial real estate success? Does it depend on the discipline? The results are in.
Hybrid Workforce: A Way Forward
In 2020, many professionals became remote workers for the first time whether they wanted to or not. Company leadership was forced to learn how to manage a remote workforce on the fly. And many feared what this unforeseen shift could mean for their firm’s bottom…
Top Interview Do’s and Don’ts – Company Edition
DO’S Prepare Just as you expect your candidates to know something about you and your firm, it’s important to take the time to learn about the candidate you are interviewing. Starting with the cover letter and resume, review previous companies and titles, noting if there…
Attracting Young Talent to the CRE Industry
Check out my conversation with CRE Investor + Advisor Stan Sonenshine to consider the best way to attract a young, diverse and qualified CRE talent pool.
Recruiter Role in Diversity and Inclusion
Recruiters play an important role in ensuring diversity & inclusion in the commercial real estate industry, an industry that's long struggled with lack of diversity.
Job Search Techniques Shift Amid Pandemic
Job search techniques have shifted due to the pandemic. Networking, communicating, interviewing and onboarding all look different today. Consider how to navigate these new techniques to elevate your job search.
Relocation: A Trend of the Past?
Willingness for relocation has always benefited job seekers as it significantly increases potential job opportunities, but will that change in a post-COVID-19 climate? I think not.
Importance of Recruiter-Candidate Confidentiality
What steps does Poline Associates take to ensure confidentiality? Both Poline’s clients and candidates require confidential communications at times, but this post focuses on confidentiality concerns from the candidate's perspective.
Where Are All the Good Candidates? How to Build a Team in a Tight Market
Editor’s Note: It is difficult to believe that this blog on the tight job market was posted March 18, 2020. Please read this blog as a historical marker, demonstrating just how quickly the U.S. job market has unraveled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Amidst one…
Is the Commercial Real Estate Talent Pool Growing or Slowing?
Is there a talent shortage in the Commercial Real Estate sector?
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