Free resume review for India
Sam, an AI recruiter, reads your resume the way a hiring manager in India would. He checks it against the local rules below, scores it out of 100 and tells you what to fix first. He can also check your fit for a job post and write a cover letter in the India format.
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What employers in India expect from a resume
- Length
- 1 page for freshers, 2 pages for experienced roles.
- Personal details
- Date of birth, marital status, gender and a photo are still seen on Indian resumes, but most companies, especially multinationals and tech firms, now prefer them left off. Never include religion, caste or ID numbers. For government or PSU jobs, follow the format the job notification asks for.
- References
- Leave off "References available upon request". Employers assume it, and references go on a separate page when they ask.
- Spelling
- Use Indian English, British spelling spelling (colour, organise).
- Location
- Give your location as city and state.
- Also worth knowing
- Freshers usually list CGPA or percentage and graduation year. Stating notice period is common for experienced candidates.
Cover letters in India
- Opening
- "Dear <name>," if the post names a contact, otherwise "Dear Hiring Manager,".
- Closing
- "Sincerely," or "Regards,".
- Subject line
- Add one naming the role you're applying for.
What job posts in India often ask for
Sam checks your resume against requirements like these when a job post lists them: notice period, location or relocation, specific degrees or CGPA cut-offs.
What Sam checks
- The 7-second skim: does the top of your resume read as the role you want?
- Relevance, impact, progression, clarity, credibility and local standards, scored out of 100
- ATS basics: standard headings, contact details in the body, dates, keywords
- The roles you fit now, with search links for Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed
- Certifications employers in your field ask for, from a checked list
- Interview questions your resume is likely to raise