An integral role of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center is bringing together Center members with our real estate students in programs such as the Ballard Executive Visitor Program, the Career Mentor Program, the annual Career Fair, and during our Spring and Fall Members' Meetings. The students appreciate having the opportunity to brainstorm career choices and decisions with seasoned real estate leaders. These programs have proven to be an excellent way for our students to meet with and obtain advice from leading executives in our industry.
Real estate majors are paired with industry leaders who offer insights gained from their professional experience. This program is in high demand among our students for the networking and learning opportunities that it offers. It is equally beneficial to our Members.
Our Research Sponsors are invited each academic year to serve as Ballard Executive Visitors, meeting during an informal luncheon setting that provides a forum for students to meet these key industry executives. Ballard visitors often have individual meetings with students—an invaluable chance for interaction with some of the most influential members of the real estate community.
This highly successful and popular event annually attracts HR representatives and executives from the nation's leading real estate and financial firms to meet and interview promising real estate students. It is held together with our annual breakfast gathering for alumni working in real estate.
The Zell/Lurie Student Resume Book and Alumni Resume Book represent the University's best and brightest students who are seriously interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities to be found in the real estate profession. The resume books are interactive and you may search for students interested in internships or full-time positions by interest and location.