How to Build a Strong Resume as a CA Student or Fresher

When you are a CA student or a fresher, your resume (CV) is your first chance to show your skills. Most companies will see your resume before meeting you. A good resume can open doors, while a weak one can stop you from getting even a single interview.

In this guide, you will learn step by step how to build a strong resume even if you have little or no work experience.

Why Your Resume Matters as a CA Fresher

• First impression: Employers may spend only 6–10 seconds reading a resume.
• Competition is high: Many CA students and freshers apply for the same job.
• Highlights your skills: Even if you don’t have work experience, your projects, internships, and achievements can make you stand out.
• Required everywhere: Whether you are applying for an articleship, internship, or a fresher job, a resume is compulsory.

Key Sections of a Strong CA Resume

A CA student or fresher resume should have these main parts:

1. Contact Information
2. Career Objective or Summary
3. Education
4. Articleship / Internship Experience
5. Projects / Practical Work
6. Skills
7. Achievements & Certifications
8. Extra Activities / Hobbies

Let’s understand each one in simple detail.

1. Contact Information

This section goes at the top of your resume. It should be simple and correct.

• Full Name
• Mobile Number (use only one, active number)
• Email ID (professional, not casual like coolboy123@gmail.com)
• LinkedIn Profile (optional but helpful)
• City and State (no need to give full address)

Example:

Rohit Sharma  
+91-9876543210  
rohit.sharma.ca@gmail.com  
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rohitsharma  
Delhi, India

2. Career Objective / Summary

This is a short 2–3 lines statement about your goals. It should be clear, professional, and realistic.

Good Example:
“Motivated CA Inter student with strong knowledge of accounting and taxation, seeking an articleship opportunity to gain practical exposure and contribute to the firm’s success.”

Avoid:
“I want money and a good company where I can chill.”

3. Education

As a CA student or fresher, your education is your biggest strength. Always write it clearly.

• Start with your CA status (CA Final / CA Inter / CA Foundation).
• Mention your graduation degree (B.Com, BBA, etc.).
• Add your schooling (12th and 10th) if marks are good.

Example:

• CA Final (Group 1 Cleared, Group 2 Appearing) – ICAI, 2025
• B.Com (Hons.), Delhi University – 2024, 72%
• Class 12 (CBSE) – 2021, 88%

4. Articleship / Internship Experience

If you have done articleship, internship, or training, write it in detail.
Use bullet points to explain your work.

Example:

Articleship Trainee | XYZ & Co., Delhi | Jan 2023 – Present

• Assisted in preparing GST returns and TDS filings.
• Supported statutory audit of manufacturing and trading firms.
• Prepared financial statements under Companies Act, 2013.
• Gained practical exposure in Income Tax and ROC compliances.

If you don’t have any experience, you can skip this or write about college projects.

5. Projects / Practical Work

Even if you have no big work experience, you can show your projects, case studies, or training work.

Example:

• Prepared a project report on “Impact of GST on Small Businesses.”
• Conducted a case study on “Financial Ratio Analysis of Infosys Ltd.”

This shows you are serious and have done something practical.

6. Skills

List your hard skills (technical) and soft skills (personal).

Hard Skills for CA Students

• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• GST, TDS, Income Tax Basics
• MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table)
• Tally ERP, Zoho, QuickBooks (if known)

Soft Skills for CA Students

• Analytical thinking
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication skills

7. Achievements & Certifications

Write about any award, certification, or recognition you got.

Examples:

• Completed ICAI Orientation and IT Training.
• Winner of Finance Quiz at College Fest 2023.
• Certified in MS Excel (Advanced).
• Scored All India Rank in CA Foundation.

Even small achievements can make your resume stronger.

8. Extra Activities / Hobbies

Employers like to see your overall personality. Mention hobbies that show learning and discipline.

Good Examples:

• Reading finance books
• Playing chess (shows strategy skills)
• Volunteering in NGO work
• Writing articles on LinkedIn

Avoid:

• Watching Netflix
• Sleeping
• “Timepass with friends”

Resume Format and Style

Your resume should be:

• One page (maximum two pages if you have many things).
• Simple font like Arial or Calibri, size 11–12.
• No spelling mistakes (very important).
• No fancy colours – keep it professional.

Common Mistakes CA Students Make in Resume

• Writing long career objectives (keep it short).
• Using wrong email IDs (like funny or casual ones).
• Copy-pasting someone else’s resume.
• Writing false details (firms can check).
• Making it too long with unnecessary details.

Quick Resume Tips for CA Freshers

• Keep it short and simple.
• Highlight skills and projects, not just marks.
• Use bullet points, not long paragraphs.
• Save your resume in PDF format before sending.
• Name the file properly, e.g., “Rohit_Sharma_CA_Resume.pdf”.

Sample Resume for CA Student (One-Page Format)

Rohit Sharma  
Mobile: +91-9876543210 | Email: rohit.sharma.ca@gmail.com | Delhi, India  

Career Objective  
Motivated CA Inter student with knowledge in taxation and audit, seeking articleship opportunity to apply skills and learn from real-world exposure.  

Education  
- CA Final (Group 1 Cleared, Group 2 Appearing) – ICAI, 2025  
- B.Com (Hons.), Delhi University – 2024, 72%  
- Class 12 – CBSE, 2021, 88%  

Articleship Experience  
Trainee, XYZ & Co., Delhi | Jan 2023 – Present  
- Assisted in GST and TDS return filing.  
- Helped in statutory audits of clients.  
- Worked on Income Tax returns and ROC filings.  

Skills  
- Accounting, Taxation, MS Excel, Tally ERP  
- Communication, Time Management, Teamwork  

Achievements  
- ICAI IT Training completed  
- College Finance Quiz Winner – 2023  

Hobbies  
- Reading finance books, Playing chess  

Final Thoughts

As a CA student or fresher, your resume may not have years of experience, but it can still be strong and professional. Highlight your education, training, skills, and achievements. Keep it simple, short, and clear.

A well-prepared resume shows that you are serious, professional, and ready to learn. This can make all the difference in getting your first articleship or job.