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What to put on a fresher resume

Recruiters hiring freshers know you have little or no full-time experience. They look for evidence that you can learn, finish work, and use the skills the role needs. Put your strongest evidence near the top.

1. Contact details: name, phone, professional email, city, and your LinkedIn profile if you have one.
2. Summary: two or three lines on the role you want and what you bring. See resume summary examples.
3. Education: degree, college, years, and your score if it is strong. Add relevant coursework for technical roles.
4. Projects: the most important section for many freshers. Name the project, the tools you used, and what it achieved.
5. Internships: add them under Experience; even short ones count. Describe the work, not just the company name.
6. Skills: tools and technologies you have actually used. Read skills for your resume.
7. Certifications and achievements: courses, hackathons, competitions, and positions of responsibility.

Turn projects into experience

Write each project the way you would write a job: start with an action verb, say what you built, and finish with a result someone can picture.

Tip: Only use numbers you can explain in an interview. A small, true number is better than a big, vague one.

Common fresher resume mistakes

• Going over one page. A fresher resume should fit on a single page.
• Listing hobbies and personal details such as date of birth or father's name instead of projects.
• Copying the same objective statement as everyone else. Write two specific lines instead.
• Using a heavily designed layout with tables and graphics that applicant tracking systems cannot read.
• Sending one resume to every company. Adjust the summary and skills for each role; see tailoring your resume.

For a complete walkthrough, read how to write a resume with no experience.