Writing your first resume is intimidating. You have no work experience, limited projects, and you're not sure what to include. This guide will help you build a resume that gets you shortlisted — even as a fresher.
Keep it to one page. Use these sections in order:
2–3 lines that answer: who are you, what do you do, and what are you looking for?
"Commerce graduate with strong Excel and SQL skills. 3-month internship experience in data reporting. Looking for a junior MIS or data analyst role in Bengaluru."
The most important section for freshers. Even academic projects count. For each project, include: name, 1-line description, tools used, and what it achieved.
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Objective statement | Use a professional summary instead |
| Photo on resume | Skip the photo for most roles |
| Listing every skill | List 8–12 relevant skills only |
| Generic descriptions | Use specific, quantified examples |
| Multiple pages | Keep it exactly 1 page |
| Spelling errors | Proofread 3 times, use Grammarly |
Most companies filter resumes with ATS software. To pass: use standard section headings, include keywords from the job description, avoid tables and columns, and save as PDF.
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