The Truth About Resumes
Recruiters spend under 10 seconds scanning a resume. Your job is to grab attention instantly.
Resume Must-Haves
- Contact Info — Phone, email, LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio URL
- Professional Summary — 2-3 lines stating who you are and what you bring
- Skills Section — Clearly categorized (Languages, Frameworks, Tools)
- Projects — 3-4 solid projects with tech stack and links
- Education — Degree, institution, year (no school marks for graduates)
- Certifications — If relevant to the role
What to Skip
- Photo (not required in most countries)
- Hobbies (unless directly relevant)
- Grade-by-grade academic history
- References (available on request)
Formatting Rules
One page for freshers, clean fonts (Inter, Calibri), proper spacing, PDF format, file name with your name.
Pro Tip
Tailor your resume for each job. Mirror keywords from the job description to pass ATS filters.