Fresher / Student resume template
The Fresher template reorders the resume for candidates without work history: education, projects, and internships lead, followed by skills and achievements. It matches the single-page, education-first format Indian campus placements and first-job applications expect, while staying fully ATS-parseable.
What's in this template family
- Education and projects above experience
- Project blocks with stack/tools and measurable outcomes
- Internships and training formatted as experience
- Single page by design
- Aligned with Indian fresher-format expectations (no photo, no biodata fields)
How it behaves in ATS screening
Section reordering doesn't affect parsing — parsers detect sections by heading, not position. The family keeps standard headings so portals classify everything correctly.
Formatting is half the equation — wording is the other. Pair the template with tailoring to the job description so the content matches what the ATS ranks on.
Frequently asked questions
Should a fresher resume include CGPA?
Include it when it clears the common cutoffs employers state (often 7.0+/60%+) or when the posting asks. Below that, lead with projects and skills — many screens weight demonstrated work over grades.
What goes in projects if I only have coursework?
Reframe the strongest coursework as projects: objective, tools, your specific contribution, and a measured result. Two well-told projects beat ten listed titles.
Is the biodata format ever required?
Only where explicitly requested (some government and traditional contexts). Corporate and campus hiring expects a concise resume; personal details like date of birth or family information should stay off it.