I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at CBRE (Boston, MA) in Aug 2016
Interview
I went into the office three times. First, I met with an HR representative as a screening process. I then met with the head of the research team, who outlined the role and its requirements. She did ask me a few questions but they were very simple and required no preparation. Finally, I met with the remaining two members of the research team. This was a more comprehensive interview, but it was not overly difficult. As a whole the process was relatively easy, however it was very competitive. There were many people interviewing for one spot. The team only consists of four people, and only two of the positions would be considered entry level. It was a fine experience, however they never contacted me again after the interview. I found this unprofessional, because the interview went smoothly and I definitely at least deserved an email saying they were not interested.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe a time you used research to formulate a conclusion.
The conversation was smooth and comfortable. The interviewer clearly explained the role and benefits, asked straightforward questions, and created a welcoming environment that made the interaction easy and professional throughout the interview process.
The interview touched a lot on real estate law, key terms, and specific industry knowledge. Very doable for people with an RE background but I imagine it would be difficult for those who do not have that.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at CBRE (Manila, Manila) in Feb 2025
Interview
The interview process was good. You start with the HR interview (online), then the department's head (online). Might take a while to hear back from them, especially if you have a lot of competition. But if they like you, you'll be directed to the country manager (f2f, for me). Be yourself and be honest.
