A useful resume helps a recruiter quickly understand your qualifications, experience and suitability for the advertised role. It should be accurate, easy to scan and tailored to the vacancy rather than filled with unrelated information.
Start with the essential details
Place your name, active phone number, professional email address and current district near the top. Add a two- or three-line summary describing the kind of work you can do and the value you bring.
- Use an email address you check regularly.
- Do not include sensitive identity numbers unless the official application specifically requires them.
- Use a phone number on which you can receive calls during working hours.
Match the vacancy requirements
Read the official notification before editing your resume. Use accurate terms from the role description when they genuinely describe your skills, qualification or experience.
- Prioritize the qualification and skills mentioned by the employer.
- Show relevant software, languages, licences or technical abilities.
- Do not claim experience or certificates you cannot verify.
Present education and experience clearly
List your most recent qualification and work experience first. For each role, state the employer, dates and two or three specific responsibilities or results. Freshers can include internships, projects, volunteering and practical training.
Check the document before sending
Keep the design simple, use consistent headings and proofread every date and spelling. Save a PDF unless the employer requests another format, and name the file clearly, for example Priya_Singh_Accountant_Resume.pdf.
- Keep it to one or two pages for most early-career roles.
- Check that the PDF opens correctly on a phone.
- Never send money merely to have a resume shortlisted.