What A Senior Project Manager At The Grupe Company Says About Entering Real Estate Development
Rob, a Senior Project Manager, reflects on career development, stating that the real estate industry's multifaceted nature means "you'll never be an expert in all facets," advocating for organic career growth. The interviewee suggests focusing on what interests them, absorbing knowledge ("a sponge"), and letting career progression unfold naturally.
Project Management, Career Development, Real Estate Development, Teamwork, Organic Career Growth
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Rob Toste
Senior Project Manager
The Grupe Company
California State University Stanislaus
N/A
Business Management & Admin, Entrepreneurship
Real Estate
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. The real estate development industry is multifaceted, and one cannot be an expert in every aspect. It's beneficial to work with a team of specialists.
2. A career path should be organic; follow your interests and allow your career to develop naturally.
3. Absorbing knowledge and gravitating toward areas that interest you most is a valuable approach to career development.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
Before entering the industry, there was one thing that stuck in my mind. I really wish someone had told me this, as it would have made a difference in my path.
I entered the industry knowing what I liked and tried to gravitate more towards it. The real estate development industry is very interesting to me, and I wanted to understand the process more and more.
You'll never be an expert in all facets of development. That's why you have a team of people who are experts in specific fields within the industry.
I entered the industry wanting to be a sponge, soaking in as much as I could. As I learned more, I gravitated towards things that interested me.
By doing that, I don't think I would have changed anything. I learned everything as it fit at the time. There wasn't anything I wish someone had advised me on. It all happened organically.
I think that's how someone should thrive in their career: it should be organic. You like it, you naturally want to do it, and you naturally think about it all the time. You'll naturally go in directions that best fit your career needs and your future.