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Things That Should be Resume-Appropriate but Aren’t

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Resume: an over-glorified, over-qualified version of myself and all of my worldly accomplishments. In truth, I’ve fostered a few personal skills that don’t quite translate onto paper. Or in an interview. Or anything slightly accepted in the real world as “skills.” I’ll skip all the boring crap about education, my GPA (lol), and other things my parents paid for. Here’s what my resume should really say:

Personal Accomplishments:

Able to attract men I’m not interested in

Have built a lasting relationship with the mustache man in Hillside

Consistently say I’m going to workout and consistently don’t

Have mastered the art of making workout clothes appear as if I actually got dressed that morning

Resourcefulness:

Able to quickly and efficiently Google important topics like “How to cook chicken,” “Can I drink on this anti-biotic,” and “How accurate is an expiration date?”

Frequently justify any kind of excess food consumption with phrases like “It’s only 35 calories per cup,” “Whole grains are good for you,” and “These chicken fingers are probably gluten free.”

Deciphering content on my phone through a cracked screen

Social Media Proficiency

Personal record of Instagram likes: 150

Skillfully stalk my crushes while not liking their pictures from their “Florida 2011 Family Trip” album

Regularly act as a small-time private investigator for my own personal information on people who don’t know I exist

Additional: Frequently portray the image of a totally normal and non-creepy 21 year-old female on a daily basis

Language:  Fluent in drunk snap chats and proficient in late night.

And with that, I give you my “resume.” To all of the lucky employers reading this: at least you know I have a sense of humor.  To my parents: I’m sorry.

Photo Sources:

http://www.bustle.com/articles/81139-8-signs-a-promotion-at-work-might-be-headed-your-way-in-the-near-future

https://www.pinterest.com/aetrct/server-life-funny-quotes/

Born and raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Kelly is a Senior at Boston College studying Communications and Marketing. She loves the fashion and beauty industries. She's had lots of experience with women and their tastes, given her all-girls high school background. At BC, she's involved in Strong Women Strong Girls, Student Admissions Program, and is an account management intern for Hill Holliday . When she catches a break, Kelly spends an obscene amount of time on Buzzfeed, rewatching Breaking Bad on Netflix, and attempting to workout.
Blake is a senior at Boston College and is pursuing Biology and Pre-Med, as well as the perfect slice of pizza. She is so excited to be a co-Campus Correspondent along with Emily this year! As well as being a writer for Her Campus BC, she is also a member of the Girls Club Lacrosse team, the Public Health Club, and is a physics tutor on campus.