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Fresher's Guide - A Notable Profile creation for Freshers

Adv Archana Dubey

6/13/20252 min read

Step-by-step guide to help you beat the competition and get a job as a fresher in India

As a fresher most of the job seekers faces issues to get a job in INDIA. Even after a good academic record fresher have to face tough fight to get a job. Although good profiles manage any how to get a job.

But wait, What about an average profile? Generally, Job seekers ignore some MOST IMPORTANT attributes while searching job as a fresher, results they got REJECTIONS again and again. Here we suggested most basic things which can help freshers to get their dream job.

1. Build a Strong and Tailored Resume

  • Use a simple, clean, ATS-friendly format (DON’T use graphics or fancy fonts).

  • Highlight your projects, internships, and achievements (college fests, competitions, certifications whatever you participated during your college).

  • CUSTOMIZE your resume for each job DIFFERENTLY (change skills and keywords based on the JOB DESCRIPTION as per job advertisement).

  • Add a simple summary at the top that says who you are and what you want.

2. Focus on In-Demand Skills

Regardless your degree, companies hire based on skills, not just your marks.

Top suggested Tech skills:

  • Python, SQL, Excel, GitHub, Power BI, JavaScript, etc.

  • Do hands-on projects (even self-created ones)

Top suggested non-Tech skills:

  • MS Office, Communication Skills, CRM tools, SEO, Digital Marketing, etc.

3. Do Internships/ Freelance Projects (Even Unpaid Ones)

“Only Experience beats marks”

  • Do short internships

  • Offer your skills to local businesses or NGOs even its for free

  • Add every bit of work to your resume.

4. Develop Network Like Pro

In India, referrals can increase your chances.

  • Join LinkedIn groups, WhatsApp job channels, Telegram channels etc. and politely ask for advice, not jobs.

5. Build a Personal Brand (Your Digital Presence)

Even a small online presence can help you more.

  • Post your projects, learnings, and achievements on platform like LinkedIn.

  • Develop and advertise a portfolio website if you’re into design, writing, coding, or marketing.

6. Prepare for Interviews Intelligently and actively

  • Study in advance common fresher interview questions and behavioural questions.

  • Practice to explain your projects/achievements well – why you chose it, what and how you did, what you learned.

  • Keep Practice alone or with partner.

7. Apply Smartly (Not Blindly) beware of frauds

  • You can apply through websites like:

    • LinkedIn Jobs

    • Naukri.com

    • Internshala

    • CutShort

    • Hirect App (for startup jobs)

    • FoundIt, indeed, Turing (for remote tech jobs)

“Always trust a verified job Source”

8. Can try “Job-Ready Programs” or Bootcamps (Optional but very Effective)

These days many platforms offer placement-assisted training, e.g.:

  • Scaler, Masai, Newton School – for tech roles

  • Board Infinity, Imarticus, Digital Vidya – for non-tech roles

  • Internshala Trainings + Placement Guarantee

Although these are paid platforms, but some offer "pay after placement" models. It can help to get right job.

Summary: Remarkable Points

Focus Areas Action

Resume Tailored for each job differently (DON’T LIE)

Skills Learn job-relevant tools (INDUSTRY REQUIREMENT)

Projects Do hands-on work, showcase it (IMPORTANT PART OF RESUME) Networking Connect on LinkedIn, (BEST AS PROFESSIONAL PLATFORM) Interview Preparation Mock practice regularly (KEEPS YOU UPDATE AND CONFIDENT) Smart Applying Prefer Quality content rather than Quantity in Resume Online Presence Build on GitHub, LinkedIn, personal website