Entry-level web developer resume example

By the Rezumed team · Updated November 3, 2026

A web developer's best proof is a site that is live and works. An entry-level web developer resume should point to sites real people use, say which part you built, and show you check what visitors notice: speed, accessibility and pages that work on every screen.

What the job involves

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says web developers "create and maintain websites" and are responsible for a site's technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity: how fast it is and how much traffic it can handle. Front-end developers create "the technical features for a website's look", and back-end developers handle "the overall technical construction of the website". Duties include meeting with clients or management about a site's needs, writing code in languages such as HTML, and monitoring traffic.

BLS says requirements range from a high school diploma to a bachelor's degree, and that developers may not need specific credentials if they can demonstrate their abilities through prior work experience or projects. So make every project easy to open and judge.

Sample resume

Freelance work comes first because it is the most job-like experience here: real clients, deadlines and live sites. If your strongest work is a campus job or an internship, lead with that.

Section by section

Sites and projects: who it was for, what you built, where it lives

For each site, say who it was for, what it does and which part you built. Then give the reader a way to see it: a live link in your portfolio, plus the code on GitHub if the client agrees.

Freelance and campus client work

BLS notes that some web developers and digital designers are self-employed, so freelance work is a normal start. List it under Experience with dates, and describe clients by type ("a local bike shop") unless they agree to be named. A campus web job counts too: it has editors, deadlines and real visitors.

Accessibility and performance: name the check

Don't just call your sites "fast" or "accessible". Name the check you ran (a Lighthouse audit, keyboard navigation, screen-reader labels, color contrast) and what you fixed. Hiring teams look for both.

Education

Degree, school and month, plus web and database courses that match the posting. If you learned through a bootcamp or online courses, list the program and put Projects first.

Skills to list

BLS says developers need a thorough understanding of HTML, and many employers also want JavaScript or SQL. Use the posting's exact words for tools you have shipped with. The University of Maryland career center also suggests mirroring the job description's keywords.

Tools

• Front end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript, React or Vue
• Back end: Node.js, PHP or Python, with MySQL or PostgreSQL
• CMS: WordPress, Webflow or Shopify
• Audits: Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, axe or WAVE
• Git, GitHub, Netlify or Vercel

Abilities

• Responsive layouts across browsers and devices
• Accessibility checks and fixes
• Page speed work: images, scripts, caching
• Turning a design mockup into working pages
• Explaining options to clients who don't code

Common mistakes

• Broken links. BLS says developers must write code precisely because a minor error could cause an entire webpage to stop working. A dead portfolio link sends the same message. Test every link on your phone.
• Tutorial clones as your main projects. A course to-do app shows you followed along. Lead with sites built for someone, or projects you planned.
• No client side. BLS lists meeting with clients or management among the duties. One bullet about a handoff or a how-to guide shows you can work that way.
• A resume built like a website. Columns and icons can scramble in application software. Keep it plain and let the portfolio show off. See Are two-column resumes ATS-friendly?

FAQ

Web developer or software engineer: which example fits?

If your work is mostly websites for clients and teams, use this one. For applications or back-end services, see the software engineer new grad example. If you design screens and run usability tests more than you code, see the entry-level UX designer example.

Do I need a computer science degree?

Not always. BLS says some employers prefer web developer candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science or programming. Without one, your live sites and code carry more weight.

Should I link my portfolio or GitHub?

Both. The portfolio shows the sites working, and GitHub shows the code. Pin the repositories that match the job and give each a short README.

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• Software engineer new grad resume exampleInternship, TA work and two projects, plus how to write project bullets that name your part.
• Entry-level UX designer resume exampleA plain, one-column resume that points to case studies: research, usability testing and an internship.
• Entry-level graphic designer resume exampleA clean resume that sends readers to the portfolio: brand, print and social work from an internship and a campus job.

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Sources

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Web Developers and Digital Designers
• University of Maryland Career Center: Resume how-to guide