Building the BEST Video Resume Tool in 5 days — DAY 1

Also, check out Day 0: The Idea

📅 DAY 1: The First Steps

Today I started with the basics. I reused some code I already had to let users upload their resume, either a PDF or a Word doc, extract the text, and pass it to ChatGPT.

You can also paste a job post to make the script more personalized, and pick the language too.

The AI then generates a short, 30-second video script based on your resume.

The prompt is designed to sound casual and real, like you’re just talking to someone. And of course, you can tweak the script however you like.

I also added the webcam preview, the option to choose the video aspect ratio (widescreen, square, or vertical), and you can already hit record and download the video.

It’s a small first step, but it’s working.

Tomorrow, I’ll tackle a key part of the recording process: the teleprompter.

Day 1, done ✅
Let’s see how far I can take it.

Update: Check Out Day 2: The Teleprompter