Resume Building for Tech Freshers

Introduction

Your resume is your first impression with potential employers. In the competitive tech industry, having an ATS-friendly resume is crucial for landing interviews. This comprehensive guide will help you create a resume that gets noticed.

Resume Templates

I recommend this template, it's most popular and clean, clear template.

Start from this Modify the latex code as per your need.

See this resume for better understanding.

Your resume must not exceed 1 page if you are a fresher. The trick of building good resume is to make it look full, but avoid using unnecessary details.

Template Structure

Key Sections Breakdown:

• Contact Information: Professional email, LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio
• Technical Skills: Organized by category (languages, frameworks, tools)
• Projects: 3-4 relevant projects with links and impact metrics
• Education: Degree, relevant coursework, achievements
• Certifications: Industry-relevant certifications
• Volunteer Activities: Not a mandatory part, but this section can be used to fill up you resume.
• Achievements and Activities: Last section to leave a lasting impression.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake: Listing Responsibilities Instead of Achievements

❌ Bad Example: "Responsible for developing web applications using React"

✅ Good Example: "Developed 3 responsive web applications using React, improving user engagement by 25%"

Why it's better: Shows impact with metrics, demonstrates results

Mistake: Including Irrelevant Information

❌ Avoid:

• Personal details (age, marital status, photo)
• Irrelevant work experience
• Outdated technologies
• References

✅ Include:

• Relevant projects and internships
• Technical skills matching job requirements
• Quantifiable achievements
• Professional online presence

Mistake: Applying with unproffesional resume file name

Be professional about the pdf file name you are applying with.

❌ Avoid:

• name(5).pdf
• d3eui23.pdf

✅ Include:

• Your_Name_Resume.pdf
• Your-Name-Resume.pdf

Sometimes a file name format will be mentioned in the job description, make sure to follow it.

Project Section Best Practices

How to Present Projects Effectively

Each project should follow this structure:

Project Name | [GitHub Link] | [Live Demo Link]

• Description: What the project does in 1-2 lines
• Technologies: Specific tech stack used
• Key Features: 2-3 main functionalities
• Impact/Results: Metrics or achievements if available

Show Project Examples

Example 1: E-commerce Website E-commerce Platform | GitHub | Live Demo

• Full-stack e-commerce application with user authentication and payment integration
• Technologies: React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Stripe API
• Key Features: Product catalog, shopping cart, secure checkout, admin dashboard
• Results: Handles 100+ concurrent users, 99.9% uptime

Example 2: Data Visualization Dashboard COVID-19 Data Dashboard | GitHub | Live Demo

• Interactive dashboard displaying real-time COVID-19 statistics
• Technologies: Python, Dash, Plotly, Pandas, REST APIs
• Key Features: Real-time data updates, interactive charts, country comparisons
• Impact: Used by 500+ users for tracking pandemic trends

Resume Checklist

Contact information is professional and complete

Professional summary is tailored to target role

Technical skills match job requirements

Education section includes relevant details

Resume is 1-2 pages maximum

No spelling or grammatical errors

ATS-friendly formatting used

Keywords from job description included

Next Steps

Once your resume is ready:

1. Prepare for Interviews - Get ready for technical and behavioral questions

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Pro Tip

If you are applying for variuos roles (SWE, AI/ML) create separate resume for each role.