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9 Perfect Resumes for the Jobs We REALLY Want

Creating the perfect resume is never an easy task. Yes, you may have Microsoft Office proficiency and excellent communication skills, but don’t you wish there was a way you could also boast those skills you’re really proud of, like your ability to text 80 words per minute or to bake cookies with the perfect amount of softness? Here are the resumes we’d use to apply for jobs we know we’d be qualified for – if only these jobs really existed!

1. Perfect Party Playlist Creator

EXPERIENCE

Sorority house (September 2013 – December 2014)

  • Put together dance music playlist to entertain approximately 300 attendees.
  • Aptly fused together a pleasing mix of pop and R&B tunes.
  • Inspired several partygoers to bump and grind, or otherwise bust a move.

SKILLS

Familiar with Top 40 hits, keen ear for catchy jams

REFERENCES

The attendees of Alpha Phi’s various gatherings  

2. Girls’ Night Movie Selector   


EXPERIENCE

Local movie theater (September 2012 – December 2014)  

  • Offered critique gathered from written reviews and word of mouth to help determine which new releases weren’t worth viewing.
  • Asked ticket seller his opinion on the films being played.
  • Helped weigh the pros and cons of choosing a romantic comedy versus an action film.

Common room (August 2012 – December 2014)

  • Presented wide range of film options from own expansive DVD collection.
  • Provided personal opinion on several of the films in question.  
  • Helped select a film that satisfied majority of movie viewers.

SKILLS

Impartial, knowledgeable about cinema, discerning taste

REFERENCES

Employees of Circle Cinema, roommates

3. Adorable Sorority Little Gift-Maker

EXPERIENCE

Sorority house (January 2014 – December 2014)

  • Expertly handled glue gun without mess or third-degree burns.
  • Managed to keep glitter in contained area.
  • Created product that conveyed desired blend of sentimentality and wit.

SKILLS

Patience, steady hand, active Pinterest user

REFERENCES

Alpha Phi Littles

4. Starbucks Drink Orderer

EXPERIENCE

Campus Starbucks (August 2012 – December 2014)

  • Well versed in ounce variance between Tall, Grande and Venti.
  • Modified caloric content of drink by substituting nonfat milk for whole milk and holding on whipped cream.
  • Successfully ordered Cold Butterbeer Frappuccino off “Secret Menu” by combining Crème Frappuccino base with three pumps caramel syrup, three pumps toffee nut syrup and caramel drizzle topping.

SKILLS

Sophisticated palate, ability to engage baristas in playful banter

REFERENCES

Select Starbucks employees

5. Paper Procrastinator


EXPERIENCE

Library (November 2014 – December 2014)

  • Struck up conversations with everyone sitting at neighboring cubicles.
  • Read all graffiti scratched into desk.
  • Tweeted several complaints about size of workload.

Dorm room (November 2014 – December 2014)

  • Spun around in desk chair.
  • Spent two hours reorganizing closet.
  • Still managed to complete 15-page paper night before due date.

SKILLS

Creative, resourceful, able to produce large volume of work in short amount of time

REFERENCES

Cubicle mates, librarian

6. Flirtatious Text Message Crafter

EXPERIENCE

Various locations (February 2014 – December 2014)

  • Mastered art of sexual innuendo.
  • Incorporated appropriate amount of winking emojis.
  • Obtained affirmative responses from message receivers.

SKILLS

Coquettishness, way with words, sizeable contact list

REFERENCES

Guy from down the hall, guy from bio lab, guy met at party, guy met in bar…

7. Photo Instagrammer


EXPERIENCE

Around campus (July 2013 – December 2014)

  • Picked subjects that would both produce appealing final product and speak to wide audience.  
  • Complemented photos with aesthetically pleasing filter.
  • Received positive feedback through significant sum of “likes” from followers.

Dorm room (July 2013 – December 2014)

  • Utilized expansive collection of childhood photos with weekly #tbts.
  • Arranged artificial lights in room for optimal lighting in photographs.
  • Perfected technique behind looking both cool and seductive in selfie without falling prey to “duckface.”

SKILLS

Artistic eye, significant social media following

REFERENCES

Instagram followers

8. Binge Television Watcher

EXPERIENCE

Dorm room (December 2014 – present)

  • Watched upwards of six episodes in one sitting.
  • Plugged laptop power cord into outlet without taking eyes off screen.  
  • Convinced roommate to bring sandwich in bed so as not to interrupt marathon.

SKILLS

Dedication, alertness, extensive attention span 

REFERENCES

Netflix service provider, roommates

9. Hilarious Snapchat Sender

EXPERIENCE

Various locations (November 2013 – December 2014)

  • Mastered technique behind creating appearance of several “chins.”
  • Utilized paint tools to create elaborate works of art.
  • Created witty caption to fit in allotted space.

SKILLS

Variety of comedic facial expressions, creativity, shamelessness

REFERENCES

Anyone lucky enough to be on Snapchat receiving list 

Corinne Sullivan is an editorial intern at Her Campus. She is in her senior year at Boston College, majoring in English with a Creative Writing Concentration. On campus, she cheers at football and basketball games as part of the Boston College Pom Squad and performs as a member of the Dance Organization of Boston College. She also teaches spin classes at the campus gym and contributes to the BC branch of Her Campus. Corinne loves the beach, all things chocolate, and is unashamed of her love for Young Adult Fiction. You can follow her on Twitter at @cesullivan14. 
Quinn Cohane is the Product Manager at Her Campus. She develops new features for Her Campus's web properties, including HerCampus.com, HerCampusMedia.com, HerConference.com, and CollegeFashionWeek.com, from initial conception to final installation. She collaborates with the Client Services team to implement custom landing pages, content hubs and sponsored content for client campaigns. Quinn also works closely with the Chapter Development team, training new team members on using Her Campus's content management system and leading the onboarding of new Campus Correspondents, national writers and bloggers, and national interns. Additionally, she oversees technical support for Her Campus and the uploading of national content. Quinn first joined the Her Campus team as a remote intern in February 2010; her past roles include Production Associate, Digital Media Manager, Chapter Advisor, and Study Abroad blogger during her semester in Copenhagen, Denmark. She graduated Cum Laude from Bowdoin College in 2013 as an English major and computer science minor. A native of Scarsdale, New York, Quinn enjoys attending theater and dance performances, traveling the world, reading, the beach, and apple crumb pie. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @quinncohane.