Chance for a real estate career

Real estate agency Laing and Simmons is offering school leavers on the Peninsula the chance to kick start a career in real estate.

Last year, Ettalong Beach resident Ms Elizabeth Morley was one of 40 students from around the state who was selected for one week's practical work experience in one of the 50 Laing and Simmons offices operating in NSW.

After finishing work experience, Ms Morley was one of three students to be offered a scholarship to complete the Real Estate Certificate of Registration Course at the Real Estate Institute of NSW.

Following successful completion of the course, Ms Morley was then selected for a guaranteed full-time position within the Laing and Simmons Ettalong Beach office.

"Receiving the Laing and Simmons scholarship is one of my proudest achievements and the best possible preparation for my current sales support and administration role with Laing and Simmons," Ms Morley said.

"I always planned to pursue a career in real estate and the work experience period I completed as part of the program confirmed my interest in the industry."

Principal of Laing and Simmons Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach Mr Ray Dearlove said the scholarship program was now in its 12th year and continued to unearth talented and enthusiastic agents.

"The scholarship program promotes high standards of professionalism in real estate and provides a foot in the door to school leavers looking for a career in the industry," Mr Dearlove said.

"We provide students with guidance and direction and encourage them to develop their skills in an exciting, professional environment.

"Plenty of hands-on tasks and exposure to the day-to-day operation of a busy office represents an invaluable experience for the successful applicants."

Applications for next year's Laing and Simmons scholarship program close on August 31.

For further information please contact Rebecca Toole on 4342 4888.

Press release, 15 Jul 2008 Stephen Naylor, Wise McBaron Communication