Interview Advice From Blackstone's CEO

Interview Advice From Blackstone's CEO // I just finished up the book What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence by Stephen Schwarzman, the Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the Blackstone Group.
If you're not already aware, Blackstone is one of the largest owners of real estate in the world with a global portfolio value estimated at over $375 billion, and with that, the company is also one of the most desirable places for aspiring real estate professionals to start their career.
However, getting your foot in the door isn't easy, and the odds are stacked against you.
For the incoming 2018 class of junior investment analysts, the company received 14,906 applications for just 86 spots, putting the company at a 0.6% acceptance rate for their incoming class of new hires.
To get in at Blackstone, you have to be good. Really good.
And in this book, aside from just chronicling the growth of the company itself, Schwartzman also took the time to lay out a few key pieces of career advice for people looking to land one of the few coveted positions that Blackstone has to offer each year, some of the most interesting of which were specifically tailored towards the interview process, and what the author personally looks for when interviewing candidates.
So, if you're looking to land a job at Blackstone (or another real estate firm of a similar caliber), this week's video will break down three of the most essential pieces of interview advice I took away from reading this book, and how you can implement these same principles to stand out on interview day.
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[@BreakIntoCRE]

Any other similar book recommendations?

[@themixologistsclub]

Have a read of King of Capital. Not specifically RE related but it definitely had elements in the book.

[@BreakIntoCRE]

@@themixologistsclub great recommendation - thank you!

[@Chillw00]

@@themixologistsclub yes for sure, there's 1-2 chapters dedicated to the Hilton/Equity Office LBOs in the 2000s.

[@sunbelthomes2430]

Sam zelle- am I being to subtle

[@StrumpanzerFuhrer]

Art of the deal - d j trump lol

[@claytonbarker7778]

Awesome advice here Justin! I've been taking both your interview courses while I prepare for the recruiting process and really enjoy the content you put out!

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Great to hear, Clayton! Glad to have you in class!

[@thepursuit9864]

I literally have an interview for an entry level real estate agent in 4 hours and I’m cramming all your videos as prep 😂😂 but I wanted to say thanks for walking us through some of this you actually make me feel more confident before my interview so great job Justin.

[@shahahsan1323]

Great advice! The last one caught me off guard as well. Going to have to get a copy of this one.

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Last one caught me off guard, too - makes so much sense, but I've never heard someone articulate it as well as it was said in this book. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sunbelthomes2430]

It was amazing to read the first hand account with the Sam zelle deal. Great read

[@PapasTTU]

I’m going to get the audiobook thanks for the recommendation!

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Definitely - the book is a long one, and the audio version is much easier to get through. Happy to help with the recommendation!

[@HenggaoCai]

He’s a living legend.

[@kawaman387]

love the video, thanks!

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Of course, glad it was helpful!

[@NeerajKumar-gk9kz]

Thank u sir for suggestion

[@hannahca33]

Great book! Great man 💎 #StephenSchwarzman

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Agreed! Definitely an impressive career and an incredibly accomplished person.

[@hannahca33]

@@BreakIntoCRE Wish there was more content on him here on CZcams

[@averyrustad7605]

You've gotta read Trammell Crow: Master Builder

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Sounds right up my alley - thank you!

[@sadiaislam9008]

Is there any platform or community where a fresh graduate who is looking for a analyst job can know more about the interviews and requirements from any Blackstone's current jobholders? Kindly let me know

[@thirunavukarasuassociates5346]

The book I recommend is Designing Destiny by Daaji. It would change your life.

[@katherinegrace5881]

How do I email you directly?

[@lilcs3011]

Every time I hear about black stone I pay my mortgage forward 2 months .