Your video application, written in a minute

Why a short video helps your application

A CV tells a recruiter what you have done. A short video shows how you talk, how you think and whether you would be pleasant to work with. That is exactly what they try to find out in the first interview, so a good video can get you there faster. It also makes you memorable in a pile of applications that all look alike.

A video application doesn't replace your CV or cover letter. It sits next to them, usually as a link in your e-mail or at the top of your CV, and it works best when it is short and clearly made for this one job.

How long should a video application be?

Aim for 60 to 90 seconds. That is roughly 150 to 220 spoken words at a calm pace. Recruiters often decide in the first ten seconds whether to keep watching, and few watch more than two minutes. If your script runs longer, cut it: one strong example is better than four weak ones.

A structure that works

1. Hook (about 10 seconds). Start with something that makes them want to hear more: a result, a question, or why this job caught your eye. "Hi, my name is…" is fine later, but it is a weak first sentence.
2. Why this role (about 20 seconds). Show that you know what the job is about and why it fits what you do well, or where you want to go.
3. Proof (30 to 40 seconds). One or two concrete achievements, with numbers if you have them. This is the part they remember.
4. Close (about 10 seconds). A short, friendly invitation to talk. Thank them for watching and say your name once more.

Recording without a studio

You don't need special equipment. A laptop or phone camera is enough if you take care of three things. Light: sit facing a window or a lamp, never with the light behind you. Sound: choose a quiet room with soft things in it, such as a sofa or curtains, and keep the microphone close. Framing: put the camera at eye level and look into the lens, not at your own picture on the screen.

Record two or three takes and pick the best one. Nobody expects a polished film. Being natural matters much more than being perfect.

Mistakes to avoid

• Reading from the screen. Your eyes give it away. Practise the script until you can speak from short notes.
• Retelling your CV. They have it already. Use the time for what the CV can't show: your motivation and how you talk about your work.
• One video for every job. Mention the role, and the company if you can. A generic video feels like a generic application.
• Sending a large file. Attachments get blocked or ignored. Send a link instead.

How this tool works

Type the job title, two or three strengths or achievements, and the company if you like. An AI model hosted in the EU turns them into a script with a hook, why this role, proof and a close, plus three tips for recording. It uses only what you write and puts placeholders in [brackets] where a detail is missing. Nothing is saved with anything about you. Read the script aloud, change it until it sounds like you, and then record.