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Resume format for freshers: one page that passes ATS and gets read

Updated: 14 November 2026

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The best resume format for freshers is one page, one column, with education and projects near the top and every point backed by something you actually did. Recruiters skim, and many companies first pass resumes through an applicant tracking system (ATS), which reads plain text in a simple layout best.

Quick answer

  • One page for freshers. One column, standard headings, no tables or text boxes.
  • Order: contact, short summary, education, projects or internships, skills, achievements.
  • Start each bullet with an action verb and add a number where you can.
  • Skip photo, date of birth, marital status and father’s name unless the employer asks.

Section order for freshers

SectionWhat to write
ContactName, phone, email, city, LinkedIn or portfolio link
SummaryTwo lines: what you studied, what you’re good at, the role you want
EducationDegree, college, year, CGPA or percentage (use the one the employer asks for)
Projects / internships2–4 entries, each with 2–3 bullets showing what you built and the result
SkillsTools and languages you can actually use in an interview
AchievementsRanks, hackathons, certifications, positions of responsibility

If the form asks for a percentage and your marksheet shows CGPA, convert with your university’s own rule: see the CGPA to percentage guide.

Bullets that get read

  • Weak: “Worked on a college website project.”
  • Strong: “Built the college fest website in React; 3,000 students registered through it in two weeks.”

Action verb, what you did, the result with a number. If there’s no number, say who used it or what changed.

What to leave out

  • Photo, date of birth, marital status, religion, father’s name: for most private-sector jobs they take space and aren’t needed. Government forms ask for these separately.
  • “Declaration: I hereby declare…” at the bottom: not needed on a resume.
  • Skills you can’t talk about for five minutes.

Keeping it ATS-friendly

  • Use the headings people expect: Education, Experience, Projects, Skills.
  • Use the same words as the job post where they are true for you.
  • Send a text-based PDF (not a scanned image). If a portal limits the file size, shrink it with Compress PDF.

How to use the Resume builder

  1. Open the Resume builder, pick a template and colour.
  2. Fill in contact details and a short summary.
  3. Add education, projects and internships. It warns you if the resume runs past a page.
  4. Download the PDF, and tailor a copy for each job.

Applying with a cover letter? The Cover letter generator uses the same details.

Limits

Employers and recruiters differ; when a job post or form gives its own format, follow it. Government applications usually have their own forms.

Sources

If this page and the official notice disagree, follow the notice.

FAQ

What is the best resume format for freshers?
One page, one column: contact, summary, education, projects or internships, skills and achievements.
Should a fresher’s resume have a photo?
For most private-sector jobs in India, no. Add one only if the employer asks.
How long should a fresher resume be?
One page.
What is an ATS-friendly resume?
A simple, one-column, text-based resume with standard headings, so tracking software can read it.
Should I write CGPA or percentage?
Whichever the employer asks for. If it wants a percentage, convert with your university’s rule.

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