Your resume gets you the interview.
Your interview gets you the job.
Most people fail not because they lack skills, but because they don’t present them well.
This guide will help you crack both.
Part 1: Resume Tips (Your First Impression)
1. Keep It One Page
Recruiters spend 6–10 seconds per resume.
Short = powerful.
2. Focus on Skills, Not Marks
Employers care about:
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Tools you know
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Problems you solved
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Projects you built
Not:
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GPA
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Long paragraphs
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Personal details
3. Use Action Words
Bad:
Worked on servers
Good:
Managed Linux servers and resolved 30+ incidents
4. Customize for Every Job
Don’t send the same resume everywhere.
Match:
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Job description keywords
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Required skills
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Tools mentioned
5. Add Projects & Achievements
Even if fresher:
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Lab projects
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Freelance work
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Personal projects
Results matter more than experience.
Resume Mistakes to Avoid ❌
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More than 2 pages
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Spelling mistakes
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Fake skills
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Photo (unless required)
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“Career objective” section
Part 2: Interview Tips (Where Most People Fail)
1. Know Your Resume 100%
Anything written can be asked.
2. Prepare Basic Questions
Always expect:
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Tell me about yourself
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Why should we hire you?
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Your strengths & weaknesses
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Biggest challenge you faced
3. Use the STAR Method
For behavioral questions:
Situation → Task → Action → Result
Shows real problem-solving.
4. Don’t Say “I Don’t Know”
Say:
I’m not sure, but I will find out like this…
Shows learning mindset.
5. Ask Smart Questions
At the end:
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What does success look like in 6 months?
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What tools does your team use?
Shows interest.
Body Language Matters π§
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Eye contact
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Sit straight
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Smile naturally
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Don’t interrupt
Confidence beats perfection.
Technical Interview Tips
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Revise basics
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Practice explaining concepts
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Think aloud while solving
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Admit mistakes
They test your thinking, not memory.
After Interview (Most Ignore This)
Send a thank-you message:
Thank you for the opportunity. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Professional touch.
Final Truth π₯
Skills get you shortlisted.
Communication gets you selected.
Golden Quote:
“You don’t need to know everything. You need to show how you learn.”
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