A video resume script built around one clear example
Introduce yourself, show how one piece of your work fits the role, and finish with a clear next step. Use the template to prepare a short video introduction on iPhone.
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Start with the employer’s instructions. If a video is requested or accepted, follow the supplied prompt, length and submission format. A video introduction can accompany your written application; it should not replace a required resume or answer a different question.
Use the template below for a short prepared introduction. Choose one relevant example, explain your own contribution and practise until the wording feels natural to say aloud.
Choose one example that fits the role
Read the role description and identify one task you can demonstrate through your own work. Use a paid, volunteer, study or personal project, accurately described. Explain what you did and what changed; avoid filling the time with a list of adjectives.
| Instead of a broad claim | Prepare a concrete detail |
|---|---|
| I am organised | A schedule, checklist or handover you built and how it was used |
| I communicate well | An explanation, update or guide you created for a real audience |
| I learn quickly | A tool you learned to complete a specific project |
Copy and personalise the introduction template
Replace the braces with truthful details and delete anything that does not fit the prompt. Read the result aloud before adding more: a specific example is more useful than several rushed ones.
Hi, I’m {name}, and I’m applying for {role}. My experience in {relevant area} has given me practice in {a task this role involves}.
For example, in {a real project or situation}, I {your specific contribution}. I used {a method or tool} to {what you did}, and the result was {an accurate outcome you can explain}.
I’m interested in this role because {a specific connection to the work}. I’d like to bring that experience to {a relevant responsibility}.
Thank you for watching. {One next step appropriate to the application instructions}.
Copy the script, or select the text above to copy it manually.
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Free to start on iPhone and iPad. Two saved scripts and a small export watermark; Pro removes those limits.
A roughly 60-second example
This fictional candidate is applying for a junior project coordinator role. The example illustrates structure, not credentials to borrow. At 120–150 spoken words per minute it leaves some room within a minute for pauses; time your own delivery.
Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m applying for the junior project coordinator role. I enjoy turning a busy task into a clear plan that other people can follow.
During a volunteer event, I organised the speaker schedule and kept one shared checklist for the team. When a speaker changed their arrival time, I updated the running order and sent each person the part that affected them. We had a clear handover instead of several different versions of the schedule.
I’d like to bring that practical approach to your project team and keep developing my coordination skills. Thank you for considering my application. I’d welcome the chance to discuss that experience.
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Fit the time limit without rushing
For a one-minute draft, roughly 110–130 words leaves room to speak clearly at many conversational paces, but it is only a starting estimate. If the employer asks for 30 seconds, keep your name, the role, one short example and the ending. Follow a supplied limit over any example on this page.
- Cut repeated descriptions before cutting the concrete example.
- Use a short pause between the introduction, example and ending.
- Read numbers and abbreviations aloud to check that they are easy to say.
- Time a complete rehearsal, including pauses, before recording.
Record a prepared introduction on iPhone
- Paste your final script into Prompter and practise in Rehearse mode. Check that it sounds like words you would use in a conversation.
- Place the phone at eye level and use the front camera. Keep the reading area near the lens, with short lines you can read comfortably.
- Record a short sound and framing check, then the complete introduction. Follow the step-by-step iPhone guide if this is your first take.
- Review the saved video and check the employer’s format and submission requirements. The free version adds a small watermark to exports; Pro removes it and unlocks unlimited scripts.
Review the introduction before submitting
- Answer the supplied prompt and use the correct role and organisation name.
- Check that every example, qualification and outcome is accurate.
- Remove private details about clients or colleagues that are not needed to explain your contribution.
- Watch and listen to the exported file, rather than relying on the recording preview.
- Check the final length and send it through the requested channel alongside any other required documents.
Questions
What should I say in a video resume?
Follow the employer’s prompt. For a short introduction, state your name and the role, explain one relevant example of your own work, connect it to the position and close with an appropriate next step.
How many words fit in a 60-second video resume?
Around 110–130 words is a useful draft starting point, allowing for pauses at many conversational paces. Time your own rehearsal and follow the employer’s stated length rather than forcing the script into an estimate.
Can I use a teleprompter for a video resume?
For a prepared introduction, a teleprompter can display your script while you record. Check any employer instructions first, rehearse so the wording feels natural and keep the text close to the camera lens.
What if I do not have paid work experience?
Choose a relevant study, volunteer or personal project and describe it accurately. Explain your own contribution and an outcome you can discuss, rather than presenting the fictional example as your experience.
Practise your introduction, then record
Keep your own words close to the lens while you record a prepared video on iPhone.
iOS 16.4 or later · iPhone and iPad