Resume templates for freshers

6 free designs · Updated 20 October 2026

Making your first resume? These templates put your education first and give space for projects, internships, skills and certificates — so you can look strong even without full-time work experience.

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Modern resume template preview
ModernBest for: Any job, IT & tech, SalesJob-portal friendly · photo
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Harvard resume template preview
HarvardBest for: Fresher, Academic, FinanceJob-portal friendly
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Scholar resume template preview
ScholarBest for: IT & tech, Fresher, EngineeringJob-portal friendly
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Academic resume template preview
AcademicBest for: Fresher, Academic, TeachingJob-portal friendly
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Simple resume template preview
SimpleBest for: Any job, Government, TeachingJob-portal friendly
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The best resume format for freshers

  1. Contact details — name, phone, email, city, LinkedIn or GitHub.
  2. Career objective / summary — 2 lines on what you study and the job you want.
  3. Education — degree, college, year, CGPA or percentage; Class XII and X if asked.
  4. Projects and internships — what you built or did, with a number.
  5. Skills — technical skills first, then soft skills.
  6. Certifications and achievements.

See a full example: fresher resume example, and read how to write a resume with no experience.

Questions people ask

Which resume format is best for freshers?

A one-page, education-first format. The Fresher and Harvard templates are made for this.

Should freshers write a career objective?

A short 2-line summary works better: what you studied, your best skills, and the role you want.

Can I download it as PDF for free?

Yes — free, no sign-up and no watermark.

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