Human Capital

"Hello, Mr. Employer,"
"Hello, Ms. Graduate,"
"I would like to apply for a job!"
"Well, then, I would like to interview you, may I?"
"Sure,"
"What companies have you worked for?"
"This is the first job I'm applying for, Mr. Employer,"
"Well then, can I ask you what your GPA is?"
"My GPA is 3.2,"
"Would you mind if I take a look at your resume?"
"Here you go..."

Ms. Graduate was hired. How do you think she was hired? The answer is human capital. Human capital means investing in yourself. Human capital is education, skills, creativity, and experience. Human capital is what most investors are looking for in you when you apply for a job. Here are some things employers are looking for...

1. Integrity
To apply for a job, you have to be reliable and honest, no matter what happens.

2. Teamwork Skills
In most jobs, you'll be working with other people. Employers want a person who is able to work well with others.

3. Computer and Technology Skills
The 21st century is a world of technology! Most jobs requires you to know technology skills and how to use the computer. For example, you need to know how to operate and use basic software such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

4. Organizational Skills
In business, organization is the key to success. Without organization, things could be out of track and won't go according to plans.

5. Leadership Skills
Leading a group is very important. Leadership skills are important when your are working with other people. You have to take charge, or something could go wrong.

6. Self-confidence
When taking jobs, you have to be confident in what you do. If you are not, it could lead to uncertainties, and then to some failures.

7. Friendly/Outgoing Personality
This kind of personality is very important when working with others, too! A friendly personality will attract smiles and will give you and others an optimistic view of the job.

8. GPA (3.0 or better)
Intelligence is one of the most important things employers look for. In most jobs, you need to have a level education of high school, at least.

9. Creativity
You creativity and improvisation is crucial for an employment. Creativity is important because to every job, not everything is all instructions. You have to use your brain and common sense to get through.

10. Interacting Easily With Others
This relates to number 2. You need good teamwork skills, and you need to be able to work well with others.

11. Listening Intelligently
You can't just listen intelligently, but carefully, too. Following instructions is very important, so you can get things done the right way.

12. Thinking through problems
Like I said in number 9, not everything is all instructions. You need to use your common sense in complicated situations. Not everyone will tell you what to do everytime you face something.

13. Communication skills (verbal & written)
When employers are looking for a good employee, the employee will need to have literacy skills, including communication skills. it is important for events such as interviews, presentations, and papers.

Employers are looking for more than that actually, but the requirements listed are the most important.
So, human capital plays a big part in your life!

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