Macroscope Episode 1: Winning Interviews in Real Estate

Real estate recruiters, Alex Ashman and Daniel Gardiner, reveal what makes senior candidates stand out and what quietly gets them ruled out.

Topics: Career Toolkit, Research

October 2025

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About the Episode

In this premiere episode, we’re handing the mic to the people who know interviews best: real estate recruiters. Hosts, Alex Ashman and Daniel Gardiner, both seasoned recruiters in the property and planning sectors, share what truly makes candidates stand out in senior-level real estate interviews and what quietly gets them ruled out.

This episode is packed with interview preparation tips, real estate career advice, and insider recruiter insights designed to help you succeed in your next interview.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How to research a company and your interviewer effectively
  • The subtle signals that shape first impressions before you even speak
  • How to use a deal sheet to tell compelling, results-driven stories
  • The best questions to ask hiring managers to assess company culture and growth potential
  • How to navigate social interviews and demonstrate your soft skills

Whether you’re preparing for a leadership role in real estate, transitioning into a new sector, or simply want to sharpen your interview skills, this episode is your complete guide to showing up prepared, confident, and memorable.

Featured Consultants

Alex Ashman

Director, Town Planning at Macdonald & Company

Alex Ashman

Daniel Gardiner

Consultant, Town Planning at Macdonald & Company

Daniel Gardiner

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