Hi Kendra,

Congratulations on your appointment. If I can add something here, if you could show your company a increase in NOI by showing them a new system that helps get more timely rent, or makes it easier for the owner to increase rents when they renew or something along those lines would put you on the faster track to senior management. Do some homework, show your value to bring in new ideas.

Good Job!
John Arting

Hi Kendra,

I had a hard time getting in to the industry too! I spent six months submitting resumes to over 200 local property management companies before one finally gave me a chance. I started at the bottom of the bottom. No pay, just comp rent in a tiny complex in a terrible neighborhood. So I worked my way up in the company by volunteering for special projects and committees, covering other personnel at other properties for their vacation time, and really getting to know all the ins and outs.

If you haven't already done this, try revising your resume so it sounds like all the work experience you already have is directly transferable to the position you want. Need customer service experience? A part time job at Starbucks will give you that. Filing experience? Volunteer at the library. Policy and procedure? Become a notary. Landlord tenant law? Volunteer for your local renters rights organization. Tech savvyness? Get your ham radio license. (I actually did ALL of these things, so I can attest that this works!)

Another thing you can do is be in the industry even if you aren't currently working in it. Go to the trade shows, job fairs, landlord forums, etc. Be outgoing and friendly there, network and make connections.

I hope you will love a long, successful career in property management!

That's AWESOME! Congrats!

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I'm ecstatic to report I attended a property management career fair today and was offered a job on the spot. I'm super excited!!

Blessings to you all!!

On the cold calling idea, I think that is wonderful. Ultimately, people want to see enthusiasm, passion, and an ability to handle objections from their leasing consultants. So by cold calling, which is essentially outreach marketing, you can showcase all of those traits.

One suggestion I would make is to make sure to get information about the property management company before you go this route. Simply saying you want a leasing job may come across wrong, as if you don't really want to join their team, but just any leasing team. But if you were able to show some knowledge about their company and that you specifically wanted to be a part of that company, you will have a much better shot.

Thank you so much...everyone on this board is so helpful. That's why I wanted to ask before I spent thousands on a certification...wanted to know if it was really necessary to get my foot in the door. I would appreciate any help. I can send you my resume and would love to speak to you and learn more. What is your email address I can not click on your profile?