20 Things I'm Good At But Can't Put On My Resume
Start writing a post
Student Life

20 Things I'm Good At But Can't Put On My Resume

If only napping was considering impressive...

42
20 Things I'm Good At But Can't Put On My Resume
Spongebob

In celebration of this being my 20th Odyssey article, I've decided to compose a list of 20 things I consider myself to be good at, but cannot put on a resume. So, here are 20 things I'm good at, but don't really matter in the real world:

1. I'm really good at coloring inside of the lines on children's coloring pages. My favorites are Spongebob and the Little Mermaid.

2. I can add exactly one half of a sugar packet into my coffee, not one-third, not one-fourth, but exactly half.

3. I can take three hour naps like it's my job.

4. I know when all the restaurants in my community have Happy Hours and discounted foods/drinks- it's a talent I take great pride in.

5. I can memorize entire Drake albums, every song from start to finish, I'm a big fan. I love Drake and singing is super fun especially when driving but it's not a skill I'd put on a resume.

6. I can quote about 90% of the movie Stepbrothers. The movie is hilarious and inappropriate though, not real educational.

7. I've seen every episode of The Office at least 7 times. I don't even know if this is a skill but I think it's pretty impressive.

8. I'm really good at frosting cupcakes and decorating them with sprinkles. Boom.

9. I use the hell out of the puppy Snapchat filter, again this isn't really a skill but it's something I think I'm good at.

10. I'm SUPER good at Candy Crush. This girl has been playing the game for over four years and she's on level 1912 right now. ;)

11. I make some bomb Fried Rice. So yummy, yet so not useful to put on a resume.

12. I can skim a book or reading material really fast and still get the jist of it... most of the time... College has taught me something after all.

13. I'm decent at swatting away ping pong balls when the other team bounces it while playing "beer pong." However, I can't really brag about this on a resume, and I go to a Catholic school so we play "water pong."

14. I can tie shoelaces real good.

15. I can drink a Treinta Iced Coffee from Starbucks within 10 minutes on a hot day. That's 30 ounces of caffeinated wonderful yumminess. I'm no mathematician but I'm averaging 3 ounces per minute so I think that's pretty good.

16. When adding Siracha to my meals, I can make super pretty designs, sometimes I make Siracha flowers or swirly lines.

17. I can make the perfect over-medium egg. The yolk is runny and delicious.

18. I'm really good at painting nails, I mean I can't do any fancy flowers or anything but just regular paint coats I'm good at.

20. If I'm super patient I can roast the perfectly golden brown, gooey, marshmallow. Their seriously so good but messy, I recommend them with chocolate and graham crackers.

There you have it. 20 things I enjoy and think I'm good at, but have no real use in the professional world.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

87985
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

54483
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments