Perfect Resume for Freshers

Whether you’re applying to a startup in Bangalore, a school in Patiala, or an MNC in Gurugram, the structure remains more or less the same. Here’s what every fresher resume should have:

Contact Information (email, phone, LinkedIn)

Professional Summary (2–3 lines that show who you are and what you bring)

Education

Internships / Projects

Skills (technical & soft)

Certifications or Online Courses

Achievements / Extracurriculars

Languages & Interests (optional, but helps show personality)

Looking For Talent

Looking For A Job

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Indian Resume Examples that Actually Work

Resume for Fresher Teaching Job

Ideal for: B.Ed or M.Ed graduates, or English/Maths majors applying to private schools

Key Focus: Teaching internships, classroom project work, subject proficiency
Summary example:

“B.Ed graduate with classroom experience in lesson planning and student engagement. Passionate about early childhood education and skilled in both offline and online teaching environments.”

What helps:

Include demo classes on YouTube if available
Highlight use of teaching tools like Zoom, Google Classroom

Resume for Freshers MBA

Ideal for: Recent MBA grads from Tier 1/2 colleges looking at management trainee, analyst, or marketing roles

Key Focus: Internships, marketing projects, business simulations, student clubs
Summary example:

“MBA (Marketing) graduate with internship experience at BYJU’s, skilled in market research, branding, and content marketing. Strong presentation and team collaboration skills.”

Pro tip:
Mention tools like Excel, Power BI, or Salesforce if you’ve used them during your internship

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Must-Have Tips for a Standout Fresher Resume

Here are 7 golden rules I share with every student and job seeker I’ve mentored:

Avoid cliché phrases like “hardworking and dedicated”—everyone writes that.

Use action verbs like “designed,” “led,” “built,” “analysed”

Customise your resume for each job role. Don’t send the same PDF everywhere.

Limit to 1 page unless you have exceptional experience

Use bullet points under each internship or project—no long paragraphs

Proofread twice. Typos scream carelessness.

Save as PDF with a clean file name like Priya_Shah_Resume.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I include college projects as experience?

Absolutely! For freshers, academic projects are often the highlight of the resume. Just present them like job roles—with outcomes and tools used.

Should I add a photo on my resume?

In India, it’s optional. Some sectors like teaching prefer it. Corporate/MNCs usually don’t require it unless asked.

I don’t have any internships. What do I do?

No problem. Highlight online certifications, academic projects, volunteer work, or even self-taught projects like blogging or coding apps.

Perfect Resume vs. Average Resume

A perfect resume is tailored, clear, and highlights real skills and projects, while an average resume is generic, vague, and often ignored by recruiters.