Drop these old habits
- Father's name, religion, caste, marital status and long personal-details sections.
- The Declaration paragraph at the end. It adds nothing a recruiter needs.
- A photo, unless the employer asks for one.
- Generic objectives such as seeking a challenging position in a reputed organisation.
Include these
- Name, city, phone, email and LinkedIn URL. Add GitHub or a portfolio for technical and design roles.
- A summary that names the target role and your main skills.
- Skills and tools matched to the job description.
- Experience in reverse chronological order with month and year, and results in figures.
- Education with degree, college and year. Freshers can include CGPA or percentage if it is strong.
- Projects, internships and certifications, especially for freshers.
Length and layout
One page for freshers, two pages for experienced professionals. Use a single column, standard headings and a common font. Save as Word or a text-based PDF. Keep current CTC, expected CTC and notice period for the application form or recruiter call, not the resume.
Fresher resume tips
With little work experience, lead with projects and internships. For each, write what you built, the tools you used and the result, for example how many users, how much faster or what grade it earned.
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What is the best resume format for freshers in India?
One page: summary, skills, projects, internships, education and certifications, with projects described by results.
Should I include a declaration in my resume?
No. Modern recruiters do not need it, and it uses space you can give to results.
Should I mention my current CTC on my resume?
No. Share it on the application form or with the recruiter when asked.