How to create a video resume that gets you interviews

A written resume tells employers what you've done. A video resume shows them who you are. For customer-facing, sales, and service roles especially, a strong video introduction can move you to the top of the pile — recruiters skim hundreds of PDFs, but a confident 60-second video is memorable.

Before you press record, write a short script — 150–200 words lands around 60–90 seconds. Structure it in three parts:

• Hook (10s): Your name, the role, and one sentence on why you're excited.
• Proof (40–60s): Two or three specific accomplishments with numbers.
• Ask (10s): A friendly close.

Face a window during the day. Avoid sitting with a window behind you. At night, a ring light or two desk lamps on either side of the camera works well.

Record in the quietest room you have. Use a lav mic or wired earbuds instead of the laptop mic. Do a 10-second test before the full take.

• Camera at eye level.
• Frame mid-chest up.
• Tidy, neutral background.
• Look at the lens, not at your own face on screen.

Practice out loud three or four times. Smile at the start, slow down, and pause between sentences. Dress the way you would for the interview.

Trim dead space, add a name title card, burn in captions, and export as a 1080p MP4.