Computer Science Basics for Beginners

📄 Building a Resume for Tech Roles

Your resume is your first impression in the tech world. Whether you're applying for internships or entry-level jobs, a clean, well-structured resume can make all the difference.

🎯 What Recruiters Look For

• Clear skills section (languages, frameworks, tools)
• Projects that show real problem-solving
• Internships or open-source contributions
• Education and certifications
• Good formatting and no grammar mistakes

📌 Basic Structure of a Tech Resume

• Header: Name, phone, email, GitHub/LinkedIn
• Summary: 2–3 lines describing who you are and your goal
• Skills: Languages, frameworks, databases, tools
• Projects: Highlight 2–3 projects with tech used and achievements
• Education: Degree, college, year
• Certifications: Optional, add only relevant ones

🔧 Example Summary

"Passionate Computer Science student with hands-on experience in building web applications using Django and React. Strong understanding of databases, REST APIs, and frontend development. Seeking an internship to apply my skills in real-world projects."

🛠️ Sample Projects (UdaanPath Style)

• Job Alert Website: Built a Sarkari job portal using Django, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS. Integrated REST APIs for job feeds and user login.
• Resume Parser Tool: Created a CV parser using Python and FastAPI to extract key candidate info and auto-fill forms.
• Mandi Price Tracker: Real-time price monitor using data.gov.in APIs, with chart display and search filter by district.

🧠 Resume Writing Tips

• Keep it 1-page for freshers
• Use consistent formatting and spacing
• Use action verbs: Built, Developed, Integrated, Designed, Optimized
• Tailor resume to the job description
• Proofread! (Grammar, alignment, typos)

📁 Recommended Tools

• Overleaf: LaTeX-based templates
• Canva: Designer-friendly resume builder
• Novoresume / Enhancv: Modern online resume makers
• VS Code + Markdown: For devs who want to write their own

📝 Practice Task

1. Write a 2-line summary for your resume
2. List down 5 relevant technical skills
3. Document 2 projects with problem, solution, and tech stack

✅ Coming Next

In the next chapter, we’ll explore Career Paths in IT — including Development, QA, DevOps, Data Science, and more.