How an Economic Downturn Impacts CRE Consulting

Right now, as in many other fields, there’s a worldwide shortage of consultants, analysts and accountants, according to Jahn Brodwin, senior managing director with FTI Consulting. Brodwin and Senior Managing Director Ingrid Rivera Noone have recently been promoted to co-leaders of FTI’s real estate practice, and attracting and developing fresh talent is part their strategic growth plan. They both joined Commercial Property Executive Senior Editor Laura Calugar in a podcast interview on careers in real estate consulting and what it takes to be a successful advisor. Here are the main topics they covered: Skills that are especially in demand today (0:40) Educational requirements (2:25) Career advancement prospects (4:25) Mentorship in the real estate consulting profession (6:17) Working under pressure (8:43) Consultants and the state of the real estate market (11:49) Trends, expectations (14:28)