Resume, CV and portfolio guides
Free, practical answers to the questions people ask most — written for job seekers in India and Indians applying abroad.
Resume format for freshers in IndiaA fresher's resume in India should be one single-column page listing contact details, education, projects and internships, skills, certifications and college roles, with no photo, date of birth or declaration.
How to write an ATS-friendly resumeAn ATS-friendly resume uses a single column, standard section headings, real selectable text, one date format and the skill terms from the job description, saved as a text-based PDF or DOCX.
Resume vs CV: which one do you need?A resume is a short, tailored summary of your most relevant experience, usually one or two pages; a CV (curriculum vitae) is the complete long-form record of an academic, medical or research career, and grows without a fixed page limit.
Do you need a portfolio website? (and what to put on it)A portfolio website helps anyone whose work is easier to show than to list. A good one is a single page: a headline, three to six problem-action-result projects, a short about section, credentials and contact details.
How to write a CV for jobs abroad from IndiaA CV for jobs abroad should match the target country's norms: the UK, US, Canada and Australia usually expect no photo or date of birth, while Gulf and German CVs often include one. Always state your work authorisation.