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Your Career

Careers

Students come to the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate to gain the skills they need to have a successful real estate career. They leave with in-depth, specialized knowledge, real-world experience, and a network and connections that last a lifetime.

Baker Program graduates achieve more than just success—they become thought leaders who influence the future of the industry.

Beginning with your matriculation in the Baker Program, and throughout your time at Cornell—including your internship and full-time employment job searches—you have access to the people and resources you need to reach your CRE professional goals. Our team provides guidance as you work to identify and secure your next real estate career move—take advantage of insights from the career management staff, your alumni mentors, and faculty advisors.

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graduates who obtained full-time employment

Earning a degree from Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate is more than an elite education in commercial real estate – it’s your ticket to a better career. See how our Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate (MPS-RE) graduates are positioned to lead.

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Some students seek full-time employment at the company where they interned; others broaden their search and use the extensive Cornell network to find a commercial real estate position in the United States or internationally.

Services and Resources

Everyone is different, so your internship or job search needs to be customized to you and your goals. At the Baker Program, you will have access to a wide array of services to use, based upon your needs.

Infographic with the following text: Resume and interview prep Making sure you stand out with a prospective employer takes preparation, both on your resume and in your interview. The counsel, review, practice, and feedback offered by the career management services team, your academic advisors, and Baker alumni come from an industry perspective, and are a critical part of your professional development. One-on-one consultation Whether you’re examining possible concentrations within real estate, or discussing knowledge, experience, and skill sets employers are looking for, individual conversations with our experienced team can help you make important decisions. Mock interviews Practice for your interview in a real-life setting by taking advantage of our many mock-interview opportunities. Whether with the career management services team or a visiting real estate professional, mock interviews strengthen this important part of your job search. Negotiation training Getting the offer isn’t the end of your search work. Negotiating the terms of your internship or job contract are significantly easier when you can confer with people who know the industry and the process.

Career Management Staff

Combining industry insight with professional career management, the Career Management team is your support system and resource guide as you prepare for the next chapter of your career.

Contact the Career Management Staff

537 Statler Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853-6902
Phone: 607.255.5182
careers@business.cornell.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For Employers

Employers interested in hiring Baker Program students or alumni, or companies who want to participate in real estate recruiting events, should contact the Career Management team.