New Recruits Bring Transferable SkillsSome apartment companies look to other industries for prime employees who are driven to close sales, trained on how to provide excellent customer service and have a sharp eye for detail. Behavior-Based InterviewingCompetency-based questions can help managers decide whether candidates from outside the apartment industry will thrive. Solving the Hiring PuzzleWhen filling an open position, follow these steps to find the right person for the right job by hiring for the right reasons. Navigating the Challenges Of Loan-to-OwnBuying the debt of an apartment community is becoming an increasingly popular way to invest in multifamily real estate, but investors must fully understand the business and legal implications. Lead Paint Training AvailableNAAEI can assist apartment communities with required training and certification based on a federal law to go into effect April 2010. Teachable MomentsFour prominent student housing executives engaged in a lively discussion about off-campus rental housing trends during NAA’s annual Student Housing Conference & Exposition in February in Las Vegas. Student Panel Highlights NAA’s Student Housing ConferenceThere’s no substitute for hearing it directly from the source. The NAA 2010 Student Housing Conference delivered by offering a special session that featured seven students from off-campus rental housing who shared their thoughts on off-campus living. |