if you know anyone...

Alexander has a phone call at eleven. It's an informational interview with a senior MD in Blackstone's Real Estate Group. 

I am impressed with how prepared Alexander is. We do a mock interview in advance of his call and his answers are good. He's clearly done his homework. I look at my son, in his nylon athletic shorts and college T-shirt. I say nothing but as if he is reading my mind, he says, "Don't worry. I'd wear something nicer if we were meeting in person."

A little while later I have a new J. Hilburn client come to my house. He happens to be the CFO of a private equity real estate investment firm. Tom arrives and is incredibly personable, and more than willing to have Alexander send him his resume so he can pass it around.

Alexander's class will end on August 4, and he is anxious to find a job (and I am anxious for him to find one). He wants to work on the investment side of real estate and would be grateful to meet with anyone who could give him some career advice.

Alexander's interest in real estate began when he was in middle school. He became obsessed with the cost per square foot of NY buildings. My nephew, who currently works for Eastdil, used to quiz Alexander. Adam would name a building in NY, any building, and Alexander could tell him the selling price per square foot. It was an odd hobby for a 12-year old.

So I'm shamelessly asking for help. If you know anyone on the investment side of real estate who would be willing to meet with my son for an informational interview, please let me know. My direct email address is lynj@me.com.

I rarely use my blog to ask for help, but I figured, why not?  It's for my favorite person, after all. 

Thank you.