mohan

04-03-2026, 02:44 PM #1

After reviewing hundreds of fresher resumes, here are the top 5 mistakes I see repeatedly and how to fix them.

1. Using a generic objective statement
Bad: "Seeking a challenging position in a reputed company."
Good: "Frontend developer skilled in React and TypeScript, looking to build scalable web apps at a product company."

2. Listing responsibilities instead of achievements
Bad: "Worked on the login module."
Good: "Built a JWT-based authentication system reducing login errors by 40%."

3. Including irrelevant personal details
Remove: Date of birth, father's name, marital status, passport number
Keep: Name, email, phone, LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio link

4. Poor formatting and inconsistency
- Use a single clean font (Inter, Calibri, or Arial)
- Keep it to 1 page for freshers
- Use consistent date formats
- Ensure proper spacing and alignment

5. Not including project links
Always add:
- Live demo links
- GitHub repository links
- Screenshots or video demos

Recommended resume structure for freshers:
1. Contact Info
2. Summary (2-3 lines)
3. Skills (categorized)
4. Projects (with links)
5. Education
6. Certifications

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