Employment Trends by California County Employment of Property Managers is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2005. Increased demand for Property Managers will be due to commercial real estate and multi-family home expansion including apartment complexes and residential communities. Most opportunities will be found in major metropolitan areas. Advancement Working under the supervision of a Property Manager, those with little or no experience enter the job as an On-site Manager of an apartment complex or condominium. Experienced On-site Managers may advance to positions with more responsibilities and more pay while managing larger properties.
Further opportunities exist in higher level positions in property management firms.
Referrals may also be found through the California Apartment Association. For a list of current job listing, browse Caljobs or America's Job Bank . Most employers prefer to hire college graduates with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, real estate, or public administration. Work related experience of three months to four years is also preferred. Employers look for workers with the ability to work independently, read and follow instructions, and maintain financial records.