Resume guidelines

Keep your resume short, clear, and focused on skills and projects that match the roles you want.

Basic structure for students

  • 1 page is enough for most students and freshers.
  • Use a clean font and consistent spacing everywhere.
  • Start with contact info, then a short 2–3 line summary.
  • Put Education and key skills before anything else.

Projects and skills

  • Show 2–4 strong projects instead of a long list.
  • For each project, mention tech stack and what you actually built.
  • Use action verbs: built, implemented, optimized, designed, etc.
  • Add links to GitHub or live demos when possible.

Easy checklist before sending

  • No spelling or grammar mistakes.
  • Same font size and bullet style in all sections.
  • Resume matches the job: keywords and skills from that JD are visible.
  • A reviewer can understand your tech stack and level in 5 seconds.

Tip: After updating your resume, upload it once in CareerCoach and ask your coach for specific feedback on clarity, projects, and impact.