ResumeResume questions and answers
Short answers to the questions job seekers in India ask most, with links to the full guides.
Writing the resume
How long should my resume be?
One page if you are a fresher or have less than about ten years of experience. Two pages at most for longer careers.
What is the best resume format for freshers?
Name and contact, a short objective, education, projects and internships, skills, achievements, languages. The builder arranges these when you choose Fresher.
What should I write in the objective?
Two or three lines: what you have studied or practised, what you can do, and the role you want. Use your own facts, not a copied sentence.
Do I need numbers in my resume?
They make your points believable. Say how many, how much or how often wherever you honestly can, and use "about" for estimates.
Should I list hobbies?
Only in one line and only if they say something relevant or memorable. They are optional.
Can I use the same resume for every job?
Keep a master copy and adjust the headline, summary, skills and order of points for each application.
Indian practice
Should I add a photo?
Only when the employer asks. Most private employers do not need one.
Should I add date of birth, father's name or marital status?
Not on a resume for a private job, unless the application asks. Forms that need these details have their own fields.
Is a declaration with signature needed?
No, unless the employer or institution specifically asks for it.
What is the difference between a resume, a CV and a biodata?
A resume is a short document for one job; a CV is a full career record; a biodata lists personal particulars. Most private employers want a resume.
How do I show years spent preparing for competitive exams?
In one honest line in date order: the period, the examinations, any stage reached, and the skills you built.
Should I mention my current or expected salary?
No. Discuss pay when the employer raises it.
This builder
Is it really free?
Yes. No charge, no login, no watermark. Advertisements on the guide pages pay for the site; the builder page has none.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The builder works inside your browser, and your text is stored only on your own device.
How do I save my resume as a PDF?
Press "Print or save as PDF" and choose "Save as PDF" in the print window, with A4 paper and headers and footers switched off.
Can I edit the resume later?
Yes. It stays in the same browser. To move it to another device or keep a copy, use "Download backup" and later "Open backup".
Will the PDF work with resume-screening software?
It is a single-column text PDF with standard headings, which is the form such software generally reads best. Systems differ, so no tool can promise a result.
Can I make a two page resume here?
The builder is made for one page. For longer CVs and biodata, see cv.shareyourgroup.com.
Sending and after
What file name should I use?
Your name and the word resume, such as Neha_Kulkarni_Resume.pdf.
What do I write in the email?
A subject naming the post, then three or four lines: the post, two or three facts that match it, and that your resume is attached.
How soon should I follow up?
Once, after a week to ten days, if you have a contact. Then keep applying elsewhere.
Someone is asking for money to get me a job. Is that normal?
No. Genuine employers do not charge candidates. Treat it as a warning sign and do not pay.
Where to read more
Each answer above is the short form. The full reasoning and examples are in the guides: start with how to write a resume, then fresher resume or resume for experienced people. For Indian practice on personal details see photo, declaration and personal details, and for the three kinds of document see resume, CV and biodata. To see the advice applied, open one of the sample resumes.
General guidance. This page gives general suggestions on writing a resume, reviewed in November 2026. Employers differ: if an advertisement or application form asks for a particular format or detail, follow it. Every name, employer and college in our examples is invented. Nothing here promises an interview or a job.