Easy Hires
In past columns I have touched on the importance and benefit of companies including intern programs into their organizational plans. This issue was at the forefront of a Wall Street Journal online article reporting on the results of a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The survey indicates that nearly 40% of this year's entry-level positions will be filled by former interns. This is such a critical advantage for an employer. Interns understand the company better, they have been sized-up for their cultural and personality fit, and if provided a positive experience, they have a predisposition for working at the company that provides an advantage post-graduation when there is competition for the best and the brightest. PricewaterhouseCoopers indicated that this year, 40% to 45% of their entry-level class will be former interns. The news here is that you should put in place a well designed intern program. It's good for young professional's preparation for the workforce and it provides a strong feeder system for your recruiting program going forward as markets continue to recover.

Tony LoPinto is the Global Sector Leader of Korn/Ferry International's Real Estate Practice and founder of SelectLeaders. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own.

AMSTAR GROUP, LLC
Real Estate Analyst
(DENVER) The analyst will be responsible for evaluation of real estate transactions; analyzing basic real estate fundamentals; researching tenant credit and related industry prospects; and creating Excel-based models, modeling IRRs and promote structures; among other duties.

THE LIGHTHOUSE COS.
Acquisitions Analyst
(PACIFIC PALISADES, CA) The analyst will be responsible for working with local brokers and local and national lenders and servicers to identify potential acquisitions and note purchase opportunities; analyzing income and expense projections and performing due diligence; providing financial analysis to support negotiation decisions; and reviewing leases, conducting market research; among other duties.

MADISON MARQUETTE
Vice President, Project Management
(SAN FRANCISCO) The VP will be responsible for managing a team of external consultants in pursuit of municipal, state and federal approvals and permits on development and re-development projects; an internal project team through multiple projects from preliminary design through the preparation of estimates, schedules and cost controls to final completion; and maintaining positive relations with community groups and government officials and establishing a reputation for engagement and community involvement for the company; among other duties.

GREYSTAR
Financial Analyst
(CHARLESTON, SC) The analyst will support the company’s growth strategy related to development; gather, compile, investigate, and analyze market data to identify potential development opportunities, and prepare narrative investment memoranda, detailed reports, and market summaries that provide insights on proposed developments; establish and maintain productive relationships with institutional equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders, and appropriately manages on-going communications related to proposed development transactions; among other duties.

GOOGLE INC.
Real Estate Transaction Manager
(MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA) The manager will partner with senior leaders to manage Google’s growing real estate portfolio by aligning real estate strategy with business development plans, objectives and initiatives; initiate proactive strategies through financial analysis and real estate market research and analysis; ensure cultural ideals are maintained and exemplified in all real estate plans and strategies; and manage and coordinate transaction activity with appropriate brokers, solicitors, legal and finance teams from initiation of deal through the close; among other duties.

PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST
Assistant Property Manager
(BOSTON) The manager will build and maintain strong relationships with tenants; prepare of accounts payable reports. Coding of all invoices for Property Manager's approval; supervise assigned vendors and contracts while building strong relationships; and assist Property Manager with preparation of monthly financial reporting; among other duties.

AMB PROPERTY CORP.
Director, Leasing
(SAN FRANCISCO) The director will be responsible for leasing, marketing, and developing our industrial real estate portfolio in the New Jersey region; among other duties.

PG&E
Manager of Workplace & Design Standards
(SAN FRANCISCO) The manager will participate in cross-functional strategy committees with LOBs and other PGE and CRE support functions to develop real estate workplace guidelines and standards; works with the senior manager and other CRE Business Partners to recommend an overall portfolio strategy for PGE; and engage key stakeholders by developing a communication and change management plan and process for educating the purpose and use of new guidelines and standards to all relevant parties; among other duties.

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No more than one submission per company will be considered per week.
Submissions with multiple names will be capped at three for coverage in Executive Watch.