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MADAN DHOUNDIYAL

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Best Resume Format for Freshers in 2026 (Free PDF Download)

Choosing the wrong resume format as a fresher is one of the most common mistakes.

Which Resume Format is Best for Freshers?

There are 3 formats. For freshers use Reverse-Chronological with Projects above Education.

Section Order

  1. Contact Information
  2. Professional Summary
  3. Technical Skills
  4. Projects (most important)
  5. Education
  6. Internships
  7. Certifications

Layout Rules

  • Single column only
  • Font: Arial or Calibri, 10-12pt
  • 1 page only
  • No photos, no tables
  • Save as PDF

Contact Info to Include

Name, phone, email, LinkedIn, GitHub, city. Skip DOB, father name, marital status.

Projects Section Format

Project Name | Tech Stack

  • What it does
  • Impact with numbers
  • GitHub link

Free Template

Get free ATS-friendly fresher resume templates at https://resumeorbitz.com/resume-builder-for-freshers

Originally published at https://resumeorbitz.com/blog/resume-format-for-freshers-pdf

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