How to Make a Resume for Freshers in India

Making a resume as a fresher can feel difficult when you have no work experience. The good news is that recruiters expect freshers to rely on education, projects, and skills — not years of experience.

Step 1 — Choose the right format

Use a clean single-column format with standard headings. Avoid tables, columns, or graphics — these break ATS parsing. Our resume builder auto-applies the correct format for you.

Step 2 — Add your contact information

Include your full name, phone number, professional email, and city. Optionally add your LinkedIn URL if it is complete and up to date.

Step 3 — Write a career objective

Keep it to 2–3 sentences. Mention your degree, your strongest skill, and the type of job you are targeting. Example: "B.Tech Computer Science graduate with strong Python and data analysis skills seeking an entry-level software role."

Step 4 — List your education

Add your most recent degree first. Include institution name, degree, specialisation, year of passing, and percentage or CGPA.

Step 5 — Add skills

List technical skills like programming languages, tools, and frameworks. Add 2–3 soft skills that are relevant to the role. Match keywords from the job description where possible.

Step 6 — Include projects and internships

For each project, write one line on what it does and one line on tools used and outcome. Even academic or personal projects count. Any internship — paid or unpaid — is valuable to include.

Step 7 — Download and check ATS score

Once you finish, download your resume and check the ATS score. Fix any issues before applying to jobs.