Short answer
Recruiters search Naukri by keywords, location, experience and notice period. Fill those fields fully and use the same words as the jobs you want.
Update something small on your profile every few days, and upload an ATS-friendly resume. Both keep you higher in recruiter searches.
How Recruiters Find You
- They type keywords: role, skills, tools
- They filter by location, experience, CTC and notice period
- Results show active, complete profiles first
- They open profiles with a clear headline and a matching resume
So the rule is simple: use the same words recruiters type, and keep every filter field filled.
Resume Headline: Formula and Examples
Formula: role + years + top skills + one result
| Profile | Headline |
|---|---|
| Sales | Sales Executive, 3 years, B2B SaaS, CRM, Rs 1.2 crore closed in FY26 |
| IT | Java Developer, 4 years, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, cut API latency 35% |
| Accounts | Accountant, 5 years, GST, TDS, Tally Prime, month-end close in 3 days |
| Fresher | B.Com Fresher, Tally, Advanced Excel, GST certified, 3-month audit internship |
Profile Summary That Gets Read
- 3-4 short lines, no "hardworking and passionate"
- Line 1: your role and years
- Line 2: your top skills and tools
- Line 3: one or two results with numbers
- Line 4: the role you want next
Example: "Sales executive with 3 years in B2B SaaS. Strong in CRM, demos and closing. Closed Rs 1.2 crore last year at 130% of target. Looking for an enterprise sales role in Bengaluru."
Fields Recruiters Filter On
| Field | What to fill |
|---|---|
| Key skills | 10-15 skills from real job posts |
| Total experience | Exact years and months, use the Work Experience Calculator |
| Current and expected CTC | Real numbers, fixed plus variable |
| Notice period | Real period, or "serving notice" with the last day |
| Preferred locations | 3-5 cities you will really move to |
| Employment details | Same titles and dates as your resume |
Serving notice? Find your exact last day with the Notice Period Calculator. Immediate and serving-notice profiles get more calls.
Key Skills Examples by Role
| Role | Key skills to add |
|---|---|
| Sales | B2B Sales, Lead Generation, CRM, Salesforce, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Cold Calling |
| Software | Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API, SQL, AWS, Git, Docker |
| Accounts | GST, TDS, Tally Prime, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Advanced Excel, MIS |
| HR | Recruitment, Onboarding, Payroll, HRMS, Employee Engagement, Statutory Compliance |
| Digital marketing | Meta Ads, Google Ads, SEO, Lead Generation, GA4, Content Marketing |
| Fresher (B.Com) | Tally, Advanced Excel, GST, Communication, MS Office, Data Entry |
Copy skills from 10 job posts you want, then keep the ones that appear most often.
More Profile Summary Examples
- IT: "Java developer with 4 years in fintech. Spring Boot, microservices and AWS. Cut API latency by 35% and led 3 releases. Looking for a senior backend role in Pune or Bengaluru."
- Accounts: "Accountant with 5 years in manufacturing. GST, TDS and Tally Prime. Brought month-end close from 7 days to 3. Looking for an accounts lead role in Mumbai."
- Fresher: "B.Com graduate with Tally, Advanced Excel and a GST certificate. 3-month audit internship at a CA firm. Looking for an accounts executive role in Mangaluru or Bengaluru."
How to Reply to Recruiter Messages
"Hi, thank you for reaching out. I am interested in the Sales Executive role. My current CTC is Rs 7.2 lakh, notice period 60 days, and I am open to Bengaluru. Please share the job description and a good time to talk."
- Reply within a day, active replies keep recruiters coming back
- Share CTC, notice period and location in the first reply
- Ask for the job description before the call
Not interested? still reply in one line. Recruiters remember people who answer.
The Resume File You Upload
- Single column, no tables or photos for ATS reading
- Same job titles, dates and skills as the profile
- PDF, named like Prajwal-Karkera-Sales-Executive.pdf
- Check the score with the ATS Score Checker before uploading
The Weekly Habit
- 1Monday: change one skill or line in the summary
- 2Wednesday: apply to 5-10 jobs that fit, not 50
- 3Friday: reply to every recruiter message within a day
- 4Every month: refresh the resume file with new results
Mistakes That Kill Calls
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Headline says only "Looking for a job" | Role, years, skills, result |
| 20 locations selected | 3-5 real ones |
| Dates differ from the resume | Make them match exactly |
| Career gap left blank | Add one honest line, see career gap in resume |
| Profile not touched for months | Small update every few days |
ATS Resume Builder
Upload a resume that matches your Naukri profile and clears the ATS
- 22 ATS-friendly templates, single-column ones score 95+
- Resume and cover letter, as PDF and Word
- Free to build, no login. Pay ₹99 only when you download
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I not getting calls on Naukri?
Usually because your headline and skills do not match recruiter searches, your profile is incomplete, your notice period is long, or the profile has not been updated for weeks.
How often should I update my Naukri profile?
Make a small real change every few days, like a skill or a line in your summary. Recently updated profiles show higher in recruiter search.
What should I write in the Naukri resume headline?
Your role, years of experience, top 3-4 skills and one result. For example: Sales Executive, 3 years, B2B SaaS, CRM, Rs 1.2 crore closed in FY26.
How many key skills should I add?
10-15 skills that appear in the job posts you want. Put the most important ones first.
Should I show a 90-day notice period?
Show your real notice period. If you are serving notice, choose that option and add your last working day, because recruiters filter for it.
Does Naukri premium help?
It can push your application higher, but a weak profile still gets few calls. Fix the free fields first.
Which resume format should I upload on Naukri?
A single-column, ATS-friendly PDF with the same job titles, dates and skills as your Naukri profile.
Should I hide my current CTC?
You can, but many recruiters filter by CTC. If you share it, give the exact fixed and variable split in interviews.
Naukri par call kaise badhayein?
Headline aur key skills mein job post wale words daalo, notice period aur location sahi bharo, ATS resume upload karo, aur har kuch din profile update karo.
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Prajwal Karkera
Digital product specialist with 8+ years of experience in digital products and the creator of ToolsFlow. I write simple guides for everyday tasks. More about me