A 60-second intro video is one of the most powerful — and least-used — ways to stand out in a job search. You don't need gear or talent; you need good light, a steady phone, and a simple script that feels natural, not awkward.
What to say (a simple script)
- Who you are (name + role) — about 5 seconds
- Your strongest proof — one result or story — about 20 seconds
- What you're looking for / why this kind of role — about 20 seconds
- A warm close and invite to connect — about 10 seconds
Keep it to 60–90 seconds. Conversational beats scripted.
How to set it up (no gear needed)
- Light from the front — face a window or lamp; never have the light behind you.
- Camera at eye level — prop your phone up; looking down reads as distant.
- Look at the lens — not at yourself on screen; the lens is the hiring manager's eyes.
- Film horizontal — landscape fits most pages and screens.
- Quiet room, steady phone — lean it on something solid; kill background noise.
- Dress for the role — what you'd wear to the interview.
Tips
One good take is enough — warmth wins over polish. Smile, breathe, and talk like you're meeting someone. If you stumble, just restart; you'll relax by take two.
Where to put it
Embed it at the top of your pitch page so a hiring manager meets you before the interview. (See what is a pitch page.)
FAQ
- How long should it be?
- 60–90 seconds. Short and genuine beats long and polished.
- What if I'm camera-shy?
- Use the script, do a couple of takes, and remember most candidates skip this entirely — even an imperfect video stands out.
- Do I need a good camera?
- No — a phone with good light and steady framing is plenty.
- What should I say?
- Who you are, one proof point, what you want, and a warm close.
Keep reading
See the video size limit
The features page shows the intro video size limit and how the video sits inside your page.
See the video size limit