Fresher Resume

Fresher Resume

Fresher Resume

In today’s job market, having a properly crafted CV/resume will be the key to unlocking your dream job. As a Fresher creating a proper Fresher resume that stands out is very challenging since you have no working experience and are not very well sharp skilled but with the right approach and a proper understanding of resume basics as a fresher you can also create one that drives the attention of recruiters. Today in this article I will take you through the essentials of a resume explain to you how to make it attractive and what is the importance of an application tracking system (ATS) and also what is the difference between a professional and academic resume,

So let’s begin.

Resume Basics:

A resume is defined as a formal document that provides an overview of an individual skill, experience, achievement, qualifications, and education. We can also explain it as a marketing tool to showcase your suitability for any job opening below are some basic elements that each resume should have to include

Key Components of a Resume:

  • Header:  In the header, you have to mention your full name and contact details like phone number email address, LinkedIn profile, and professional portfolio 
  • Objective: Below the header in the objective section you have to mention your career goal and what you bring to the role. As a fresher, you should focus on your inspiration and relevant skills in this section 
  • Education: In this section mention the details of your academic qualification which includes Institutions, your degree name, year of studies, and also your key achievements. 
  • Skill: In this section mention your heart and soft skills which connect with the job requirements you’re applying for. 
  • Projects: In this section, you can mention your academic or any professional project that demonstrates your skill.
  • Certification: Here you can include any additional training and certification if you have done so.
  • Extracurricular Activities: In this section, you can showcase your teamwork, leadership, or other qualities through your involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Hobbies: This section is optional if you want you can add it, As a fresher it helps you to show your CV a healthy not very empty one, and also helps the interviewer to know you more but make sure you mention the relevant hobby interviewer most probably ask questions from them.

Formatting Tips:

  • Try to keep the length to one page
  • Always use decent, professional fonts like (Arial, Poppins, Rubik, Calibri, etc)
  • Maintain proper formatting and alignment in the entire resume
  • Use reverse chronological order to present information, meaning you must mention the recent first.

How to Make a Resume Attractive

How to make a resume attractive?

An attractive resume is defined as a resume that always goes beyond the basic information and attracts the recruiter’s attention. Below I am mentioning some tips to make your resume stand out and be an attractive one. 

  • Tailor Your Resume: Every job requirement is always different so try to customize your resume as per the job description before applying which makes your resume seem a perfect fit.
  • Highlight Key Skills: Mention the hard and soft skills as per the requirement of the job description and always use action verbs like “developed”, ” organized’, “achieved”, etc
  • Use a Clean Design: Always keep your resume neat and clean and don’t use designing elements or any abstract to make your resume beautiful. Using useless elements causes difficulties for the ATS (Application Tracking System) to detect your information and filter it as per the needs of the organization.
  • Include Quantifiable Achievements: Always mention measurable outcomes. e.g. “Led a team project that improved efficiency by 35%.”
  • Incorporate Keywords: Read the job description and include relevant keywords. This might include specific skills, certification, or any language or software proficiency.

What is ATS?

What is ATS?

Application Tracking System (ATS) is software that helps organizations in the recruitment process. This software automatically early stages of hiring and makes it easy for recruiters to manage the large volume of candidates’ data, and maintain a structured recruitment pipeline.
An Application tracking system acts as a database as well where the candidate’s information is stored and analyzed.

I have also talk about ATS in deep in my recent article “What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?“.

How to Comply with ATS?

If you are looking for a job and you don’t know about ATS resume then you are in big trouble. Understanding how to create an application tracking system-friendly resume is very important here below I am mentioning eight points that you have to keep in mind while making your resume.

01. Use a Simple and Clean Format

Avoid graphics designs and images that confuse ATS

Stick with a standard font with good readability for example Poppins, Aerial, Rubik, etc. 

Use logical structures in your resume and keep it consistent

02. Incorporate Keywords

Understand the job description to identify the relevant keyword 

Include these keywords in your resume, especially & experience 

03. Use Standard Headings

Use traditional headings for your details which help the application tracking system to collect the information from your resume for example “Skills,” “Education,” and “Professional Expertise”

04. Avoid Special Characters and Tables

This is a very important piece of advice not to use special characters in your resume because it hinders Application Tracking System parsing.

05. Save Your File in the Right Format

Submit documents like your resume, letter of motivation, or portfolio in the correct format as asked in the job description. Not all ATS had the multi-file type section options.

06. Optimize Your Experience Section

Mentioning cute job title company name and Employment starting and ending date is very important to mention it very clearly

Always try to use bullet points to describe your achievements and responsibilities in the previous organization. 

07. Customize Your Resume for Each Job

This is a very common mistake new candidates use the same resume for different roles for different job applications. Look customizing your resume as per the job description is very important. So tailor your resume for each application

08. Test Your Resume

Always test your resume structure by using online tools or ATS simulators before using. 

Professional vs. Academic Resumes:

Professional vs. Academic Resumes

There are two kinds of resumes

  1. Professional Resume
  2. Academic Resume

and understanding their difference will help you to craft the appropriate document 

01. Professional Resume:

  • Purpose: The purpose of a professional resume will be a job application
  • Content: The content of a Professional resume will be about your skill, education, qualification, and experience
  • Structure: The structure will be tailored to the role, typically one page long.
  • Tone: Formal and highlighting practical applications of your abilities

02. Academic Resume:

  • Purpose: The purpose of an academic resume is to showcase your education your learning abilities and academic achievements
  • Content: e: The content of an academic resume will be presentations, coursework, publications, research and academic achievements
  • Structure: This may extend more than one page to include detailed accomplishments and academic 
  • Tone: Formal, with a focus on educational background.
FeatureProfessional ResumeAcademic Resume
AudienceEmployersAcademic Institutions
LengthTypically 1 pageCan be multiple-page
FocusSkill and ExperienceAcademic and research achievements
FormatCompact and tailoredComprehensive and detailed

Templates:

Fresher Resume Termplate

For your ease, I have built a custom template of a fresher resume which will help you to show your resume healthier and grab the attention of the recruiter.

You can just simply copy the template from my file to yours and make the change as per your need. 

Figma link: Click here

Conclusion:

As a fresher, your resume is your first opportunity to make a strong impression on your employer or institution by understanding the basics of crafting a perfect ATS application tracking system-friendly resume that highlights your potential and increases your chance of selection. Take the time to perfect your resume, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving your career goals

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