I have an interview tomorrow for a real estate acquisition analyst role with the Managing Partner of a small real estate PE firm. Currently an A2 in audit and feeling a bit under-qualified. I have very little experience in RE modeling but don’t want to explicitly mention that during the interview (for obvious reasons). Any advice on how I should approach my inexperience if asked during the interview?

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The managing partner would not be wasting his time interviewing you if you were not a serious candidate. Go into the interview with confidence and do everything that you can to convince him that you would do a good job if given the opportunity.

You would not have been selected for an interview if they didn't think you could do the work.

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Want to give a quick update. The interviewer hit me with a case interview which I was NOT expecting. Considering the circumstances I think I managed well. Apparently I did well enough to get invited to the final round of interviews so wish me luck!

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I don't know who needs to hear this, but I have a few former classmates and colleagues sweating over lateral interviews. Take a deep breath and relax.

First, doing these interviews does not define you as a person.

Second, take it one day at a time; if they are moving forward, they see something in you.

Third, remember that the people interviewing you are human beings. Connect with them, be personable.

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