Master Your Full-Stack Resume – Build, Learn &
Shine
Get step-by-step guidance to craft an impressive resume, avoid common mistakes, and showcase your skills
effectively. Perfect for developers aiming to land their dream job.
1. Header (Name & Contact Information)
Name: Jatin VarlyaniRole: Full Stack Web DeveloperDetails: Email, Phone, Location, Portfolio, GitHub, LinkedIn
✅ Tips
Always put full name in bold and larger font.
Include professional email (avoid funny/old usernames).
Add phone number with country code.
Portfolio/LinkedIn/GitHub links show real projects – very important for tech roles.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Using casual emails (e.g., cooldude123@gmail).
Adding unnecessary personal details (date of birth, full address, photo – unless required in
specific countries).
Broken or inactive portfolio links.
2. Education
B.Tech (with CGPA) | Diploma (with % score) | Class X (with % score)
✅ Tips
Mention latest qualification first (reverse chronological).
Include college name, degree, years, CGPA/percentage.
If CGPA is average/low, you can skip it.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Writing every subject studied – recruiters don’t need that.
Mentioning schooling unless you are a fresher (keep it short).
Over-explaining academic projects under education (put them in projects section).
3. Skills
Languages: C, C++, Java, PHPFrameworks: React, Bootstrap, FlaskTools: GitOthers: Blockchain
✅ Tips
Group skills into Languages, Frameworks, Tools, Databases for clarity.
List only skills you are confident in (can answer in interview).
Add current industry-demand skills (React, Node, Cloud, etc.) if learned.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Writing too many skills (jack of all trades look).
Including skills not used in projects (e.g., if you wrote "Python" but no project shows Python).
Writing vague skills like "Problem Solving" here – that goes in summary, not skills.
4. Achievements
Top 10 in Hackathon | Built Chrome Extension | 1st position in Academics
✅ Tips
Add quantifiable achievements (rank, prize, growth %).
Mention tech competitions, coding contests, publications.
Use action verbs (e.g., “Secured”, “Achieved”, “Awarded”).
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Writing generic lines like “Won several competitions”.
Mentioning irrelevant achievements (e.g., "Won Cricket Tournament" unless leadership/teamwork angle
is needed).
5. Participation
Paper presentations, event head, conferences
✅ Tips
Good for freshers to show involvement.
Mention leadership roles, paper presentations, workshops.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Overloading this section with every small event.
Using informal descriptions like “Attended many seminars”.
6. Certifications
Coursera, Pluralsight, Aspiring Minds, etc.
✅ Tips
Include only relevant certifications (tech-focused).
Write platform + course name (e.g., "Coursera – Front-End Development with React").
If certified, add completion year.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Adding expired or fake certificates.
Writing too many “basic” courses (better to highlight strong ones).
7. Experience
PHP Developer Intern (developed hostel management system).
✅ Tips
Mention Company + Role + Dates clearly.
Use bullet points with achievements (what you built, impact, tools used).
Highlight measurable results (e.g., "Increased traffic by 60%").
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Writing only responsibilities (“I worked on website”) without impact.
Adding unpaid/non-relevant experiences unless they add value.
8. Projects
Blog Website (CMS) | Blood Bank System | ChatBot (Sentiment Analysis, deployed on Facebook Page) | Real-time
Chat App (Node.js, Socket.io)
✅ Tips
Always list title + tech stack + description.
Explain functionality & impact (not just “created website”).
Add GitHub/Live Demo link for recruiters to verify.
❌ Mistakes to Avoid
Writing only “Developed project using Java”. (too vague)
Copy-pasting project titles from training centers (show originality).
Missing links to code/demo.
🚀 General Resume Tips for Students
Keep resume 1 page for freshers (max 2 if lots of experience).
Use consistent formatting (same font, spacing, bullet style).
Avoid grammar/spelling mistakes.
Highlight projects & internships more than just education.
Use action words: Designed, Built, Deployed, Implemented.
Tailor resume for the job (backend vs frontend vs full stack).
Don’t lie – interviewers will catch fake skills.
Save & share resume as PDF with proper file name (YourName_Resume.pdf).
