Breaking into commercial property

Hi everyone,

I'm a uni student studying commerce and majoring in real estate at UNSW. I am interested in working within property when i graduate in a development management or analyst role). I know its a long shot but surely a few members here have worked in these types of roles before?

What tips do you have for that initial entry into the industry? I hope to get a part time or internship role whilst i complete my degree but have found this extremely difficult. I don't have any property related experience apart from being a director in my uni's real estate society. Should i complete a certificate of registration and apply for basic real estate agency admin roles or do i continue to cold call valuation companies etc in the hope that they will offer me an internship.

I would love the opportunity to gain an insight to the industry (be it a small or large company) but i just haven't found that luck yet. It seems that selling myself on my passion for real estate alone isn't enough by itself.

Any input is greatly appreciated

Cheers,
Daniel

Breaking into commercial property