Resume Guidelines by TPO specifically for

Software Domain

General Instructions

● All the points mentioned should be specific and crisp.

● Both alignment and punctuation should be as standard
1. Correct - B.Tech. , U.P. (Avoid Btech, BTECH, btech, B.Tech).
2. Include space after comma(, ).
3. Avoid word breaks (i.e. any word should be written in one line only, not in two
lines separated by hyphen).
4. Avoid using whitespace, especially to align content..
5. Avoid fancy bullet points (i.e. ‘>’, ’->’ should not be used).

● All the information provided in the resume should be genuine and to the best of your
knowledge (Information which cannot be justified may land you in trouble).
● Maintain naming consistency eg. if you’re using Node.js then at all places it should be
written in the same way.
● Irrelevant information like date of birth, pincode etc should not be mentioned.
● Use striking keywords wherever possible (for e.g.- accomplished, developed,
represented etc.)
● Don’t copy/paste entire URLs, embed hyperlinks wherever possible.
● Your LinkedIn profile URL should be customized to look professional. (i.e. if your profile
name is shashwat-0956a92 then shorten it to name and minimum numbers of digits
eg. shashwat or shashwat_12 (only in case a URL with both your short name or full
name arealready taken).
● We are providing resume templates, everyone is strictly required to edit the same
in order to make their resume. No other format will be accepted.
● Resume should be made on Overleaf. Refer to YouTube tutorials if you face any
issues.
● Don't edit any templates on MS Word.

Templates

You need to choose one template out of the given templates below. It is compulsory for each of
you to have your resume using one of these templates otherwise your SIP (Student Internship
Portal) will not be verified.

● Template-1
● Template-2
● Template-3
 Major Sections (Priority Wise)

Education
● The college name mentioned should be Motilal Nehru National Institute of
Technology Allahabad. There should be no comma between Technology and
Allahabad.
● For the degree details don’t use Computer Science instead use Computer Science and
Engineering.
● Specify the degree as B.Tech. or Bachelor of Technology verbatim.
● Specify educational details of class X and XII only (or equivalent for non CBSE schools).
● Use superscripts with “th” (e.g. 10th) in educational details if you are using numbers.
● The educational details mentioned should be in reverse chronological order i.e. rank
your highest degree first.
● The CPI mentioned in the resume should be specified till which semester it is. Do not
use words like Grade, Percentage or CGPA instead of CPI (in case of college degree
only).
● The time period should be mentioned properly (preferably year only).

Project
● There must be a minimum of 2 projects mentioned in the resume.
● Mention project name and optionally the duration of the project.
● A proper project name should be written (Not something like XYZ Clone).
● Mention 3-4 important features that are implemented in the project. Features should be
mentioned point wise and not in paragraphs (use bullet-points).
● Mention those points and features prior to the others on which you have worked
yourself and have more confidence in.
● Mention the tech stack used in the project. This includes programming languages,
databases, frameworks. etc
Ex.- 1)- Java, Firebase.
2)- JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, MongoDB.
● Provide project Github repo link and project video demo link. (links should be
embedded hyperlinks).
● For web projects, it is advised to host the project and provide a link to the same
(shortened and/or embedded).

Technical Skills
● You can divide your Technical Skills into subsections like:
○ Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, JS.
○ Frameworks: Spring Boot, Dropwizard, AngularJS
○ Libraries: React, Tablesaw
○ Development Skills- Frontend, Backend, Fullstack, Penetration Testing.
○ Development Tools (eg IDEs): VS Code, IntelliJ, Android Studio.
○ Domain Knowledge: Object Oriented Programming, Operating Systems,
Computer Networking
● You can also add more sections accordingly.
Areas of Interests
● Mention any technical area where you have a genuine interest, eg - Web/App
Development, AI/ML, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Emulation etc.
● It is compulsory to mention Data Structures and Algorithms for software
profiles.
● If you’re mentioning areas like Operating Systems, OOP etc, make sure you have
enough domain knowledge to properly answer the questions asked by the interviewer.
● Also you can mention your minor course subjects here.

Achievements
● Use bullet points.
● Start with your technical achievements, followed by non-technical ones.
● Technical achievements include your top ranks in coding contests, position in any
technical event like Hack36, Avishkar, DevJam or any hackathon outside the
college. Even if it wasn’t a podium finish, you can specify you were in the top X teams.
Any Open source contribution, or selection in any mentorship program organized by
any company also counts.
● Focus majorly on college based achievements, avoid mentioning school based
achievements.

Position of Responsibilities (if any)

● Firstly mention the technical PORs followed by non-technical ones.
● If you don’t have any technical PORs, mention non-technical ones.
● Eg. for technical PORs- Member of the web team of any club.
● Eg. for non-technical PORs- Coordinator of any committee/club.
● For each POR, include the duration of the position and a couple of lines describing what
you achieved in the same capacity.

Coding Profiles
● Mention the links (up-to 3) of the coding profiles where you actively participate and give
contests.
● You can also mention your rating.

Work Experience (If Applicable)

● The heading should contain the name of the organization, your position and the
duration of the same.
● Any prior internships or freelancing can be mentioned.
● Briefly describe what technologies you worked on, and what you achieved during the
same.
● If available, provide a link to any corresponding certificate/letter of the mentioned
experience.
Certifications
● You can mention any relevant courses (online or offline) you have taken up on platforms
like Udemy or Coding Ninjas.
● Embed proper hyperlinks to the same.

Hobbies

● Mention any co-curricular areas that you have explored.

● If people need a guide on what to put in their hobbies section, we are doomed.