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What students in India should know before going online
In India, campus placements run through the college placement cell, which often shortlists on CGPA, branch and backlogs before recruiters see anything else. A website helps after that cut, in interviews, and for off-campus applications on Naukri, LinkedIn and company career pages. Many companies also hire interns through referrals from seniors and alumni, who are more likely to recommend you if they can send a link showing real work. Include mandatory internships or projects required by your course, as recruiters recognise them. If you study in a smaller city or a less-known college, a clear portfolio can help close the gap. Avoid publishing your Aadhaar number, date of birth, home address or marksheets online; share documents only when an employer asks.
Common website mistakes students make
- Copying project descriptions from the lab manual or group report. Rewrite each one in your own words, focusing on the part you personally did and understood.
- Listing skills like “Machine Learning” after a single online course. Show the skill applied in a project, or move it to a “currently learning” line.
- Using an informal email address or nickname as the site name. Switch to firstname.lastname style addresses that look fine on a recruiter’s screen.
- Publishing personal documents such as marksheets, Aadhaar or home address. Keep them offline and share them only with verified employers when asked during onboarding.
- Letting the site go stale after placement season. Add each new internship, project and certification within a week, while details are fresh.