One minute you're in college, walking to class in the freezing weather and trying not to fall asleep in lecture, and the next minute you're applying for real jobs. Um, what? How did this happen? How do they expect me to go from taking daily naps between classes to holding a real 8-5 job?? I'm expected to be the adult in the room now, even though I want to cry at the thought of an 8-hour day without a nap. So... I'm wondering how we tackle this transition from whiny college student to real adult with real responsibilities, and I found that this cornerstone of transition is the dreaded feat of a resume (dun, dun, dun!)

Why are resumes so horrible and painful, you ask? Allow me to enlighten you on all the terrors of this dreaded part of growing up.

1. They're boring and expected.

Supervisors expect a standout resume, but when every single person that applies for a job has the same goal to be the "wow applicant," how can anyone truly stand out?

2. You must sell your soul.

We're constantly told "This is your one time to boast! Make your resume so good that they can't resist hiring you! Sell yourself!" Um... what? If you like me, hire me. If you don't, then don't hire me. I hate feeling like I must hype myself up.

3. None of it's true

I'm pretty sure everyone googles "how to write a resume and cover letter" and we just copy and paste it all. None of it is even original!

4. We try to avoid them until the very last possible minute

Scheduling a job interview- Do I have my resume? "Oh, they actually look at those things?" Procrastination at it's finest.

2 hours before interview – "Okay I should probably write this thing now."

5. It's a never-ending process

You think you're done with your resume? Nope. It will never be officially complete. You will have to constantly edit and revise your resume. It follows you like a criminal record!