Resume Format for Freshers: ATS-Friendly Template Guide

The right format gets your resume parsed correctly by ATS and read quickly by recruiters. For freshers, simplicity wins.

Structure

1. Contact: name, email, phone, LinkedIn, GitHub (if relevant).
2. Education: degree, institute, CGPA, year.
3. Experience / Internships (if any).
4. Projects (with tech and impact).
5. Skills (technical, then optional soft).
6. Achievements / Certifications (optional).

Design and file

Single column, clear headings, bullet points. Fonts: Arial, Calibri, or Georgia, 10–12 pt. Save as PDF (or DOCX if specified). No tables, text boxes, or images in the main content.

Use an ATS resume checker to confirm your format parses correctly and your content scores well for your target role.