Human capital is truly an important resource. This resource
can be occupied collectively as a group, or individually. Through my years of
growth and development, I have gained various areas of knowledge and acumen
that makes me unique. Here is a summary of the same.
1. Social Aptitude: I count this as one of
my strongest resources by far. Through my travels, I have interacted with many
diverse cultures of people. I am acutely aware what makes each culture
different, and what makes them similar. I can use this to my benefit in social
and business exchanges.
2. Strong Technical Knowledge: I possess
very strong analytical skills which have aided me in varying circumstances to
traverse difficult technical circumstances. I am aware my natural knowledge
base is above par based on circumstances I encounter daily.
3. Communication Skill: My ability to
concisely communicate is also one of my stronger attributes. Above that, my
ability to listen attentively and actively is also above par. I am highly
familiarized with not only verbalized messaging, but also body language and non-verbal
messaging.
4. Ability to work Under pressure: Through
my time in the business fare, I have worked under various difficult times.
These experiences have given me the ability to focus in and prioritize without
distraction.
5. Higher Education: In addition to the
necessary requirements associated with the pursuit of my BA, I am also a Real
Estate Broker and small business owner. Having climbed the ranks of broker and
all the necessary education that requires, in addition to working in the space
for over 10 years, I am an expert in the field. Education has given me a high
familiarity in many areas, and expert knowledge in others.
Interviews
I
found this portion of the assignment to be intriguing, as I always find in
these circumstances that other’s and their perceptions of you differ from how
you see yourself.
Simone
- https://soundcloud.com/carlton-kemper/Simone-Interview
“Carlton
is a very trustworthy and caring person. Highly charismatic, Carlton is an
achiever”. As noted from the interview, Simone and I have known each other
since childhood. Because she is older her perception of me relates more to
memories from watching me grow as a child. Heartwarming what people remember.
Dwight
- https://soundcloud.com/carlton-kemper/DwightD-Interview
“From
the time I have known Carlton he has always been competitive. I would describe
Carlton as Bossley from Charlies Angels. Carlton can pull resources together in
ways not many can. Most times with ease.” Dwight and I enjoy a professional
relationship that started at a networking session. Being in two related
businesses, Insurance and Real Estate, we share leads.
Dale
- https://soundcloud.com/carlton-kemper/Dale-Interview
“Carlton
has a fierce loyalty to those who believe in him. He possesses the grit and
determination of a natural leader. Highly organized and capable.” Dale was my
very first boss in corporate America. We have remained friends through the
years.
LaToya
- https://soundcloud.com/carlton-kemper/LaToya-Interview
“My
husband is a passionate overachiever. While highly organized, can become too
consumed at times with work.” As noted from the interview, my wife while having
high ideals of me, wishes I would dial back my competitive nature. This
sometimes becomes a contentious point as to do so would be unnatural. A life
struggle revealed.
Barbara
- https://soundcloud.com/carlton-kemper/Barbara-Interview
“Outside
of being the best son-in-law a mother could have; Carlton is passionate and
dependable.” My mother in-law sees me as an extension of her children. We have
a great relationship and she has always been a good referral source of new
business. My performance always reflects positively on her which is why she
heralds me.
Reflections
In
reviewing my list of human capital against my interviews, I think they align
succinctly. While my list was more professional in nature, my interviews
denoted a merging of both business and professional. One word that came up
regularly was that of being passionate. I count this as a beneficial
characteristic, however at times I feel it comes across as being difficult.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the returned interviews. As I said
initially, in doing these in the past, the returned responses have not always
been in line with what I would have expected. I would not change anything in my
list of me theories on what strengths in human capital I have.
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