Stuck on what to say in your self-introduction video? 3 script examples for trades, care and office jobs

You have pressed record six times and every take starts with "Hi, my name is..." and then stalls. Without a script, a self-introduction video for a job can wander, run long and leave out the one thing the employer needed to hear, and that can cost you a call back. Below you will find a simple script structure, three full self-introduction video script examples for trades, care and office jobs, and how to turn a script into words that still sound like you.

A script is not something to read word for word. It is a plan for 60 seconds, so you know what comes first, what to leave out and how to finish. Once the plan is clear, most people can say it naturally after a few practice runs.

The five-part script that fits in 60 seconds

Most good self-introduction scripts follow the same five parts. Each part is one or two short sentences.

1. Who you are: your first name and your trade, profession or the job you are applying for.
2. Your experience in one line: how many years, in what kind of workplace, and where.
3. Two specific skills or tasks: real work an employer can picture, not general words.
4. One piece of proof: a licence, a certificate, a project or a result you can back up.
5. What you want next: the role, the place or the start date, said plainly.

Spoken at a calm pace, a 60-second script is roughly 130 to 150 words. If yours is much longer, cut adjectives first, then the second skill. Keep the proof.

What to leave out

• Your full life story or every job you have had.
• Words that anyone could say, such as "hard-working", "passionate" or "team player", unless you show them with an example.
• Salary expectations, visa questions or personal details such as age, religion or family plans.
• Anything you cannot back up if the employer asks.

Script example 1: a tradesperson

Example: Joseph Mensah, a fictional electrician applying for industrial maintenance roles.

"Hi, I'm Joseph, an industrial electrician with nine years' experience in food processing plants in Accra. Most of my work is fault-finding on motor control circuits and maintaining conveyor and packaging lines during planned shutdowns. I also install and test new switchboards and keep the test records for each job. I hold a full electrical licence in my home country, and I've added photos of a control panel rebuild I led last year to my profile. I'm looking for a maintenance electrician role on a site with shift work, and I can start within two months. Thanks for watching."

Why this script works

• The first sentence names the trade, the years and the type of workplace.
• "Fault-finding on motor control circuits" is a task a maintenance manager can picture; "electrical work" is not.
• The proof points to something the employer can look at, not just a claim.
• The ending says exactly what role he wants and when he can start.

If you work in a trade, a short clip of the work itself can sit alongside the introduction. The article on filming a 60-second work video for a trade test covers what to film and what to avoid.

Script example 2: a care worker

Example: Grace Banda, a fictional aged care worker.

"Hello, I'm Grace. I've worked as an aged care assistant for five years, first in a residential home in Lusaka and for the last two years in a dementia unit. My day includes personal care, helping residents eat and move safely with hoists, and writing clear shift notes for the nurses. What I'm proudest of is building routines with residents who become anxious in the evening, so the unit stays calm. I hold a care certificate and a current first aid certificate. I'm applying for aged care roles on day or night shifts, and I'm happy to work weekends. Thank you."

Why this script works

• Care employers want to hear how you treat people, so the script gives one real example instead of saying "I am caring".
• Named tasks, such as hoists and shift notes, show she knows the daily work.
• Shift availability is stated, which is often the first practical question for a care roster.

Script example 3: an office or administration role

Example: Daniel Reyes, a fictional accounts assistant.

"Hi, I'm Daniel, an accounts assistant with four years' experience in a logistics company in Manila. I handle supplier invoices and payment runs, and I reconcile three bank accounts every month. Last year I set up a shared tracker for late invoices that the team still uses to follow up suppliers. I'm confident with spreadsheets and with two accounting software packages, which I list on my profile. I'm looking for an accounts payable or bookkeeping role, full time, and I'm available for interviews in any time zone. Thanks for your time."

Why this script works

• Numbers describe the work honestly: four years, three bank accounts, monthly.
• One small, real improvement shows initiative without exaggeration.
• The availability line is useful when the employer is in another country.

Turning a script into your own words

Copying a script example word for word usually sounds stiff on camera. Use these steps to make it yours.

1. Write it the way you speak. Short sentences, contractions such as "I'm" and "I've", and words you would use with a colleague.
2. Read it aloud and time it. If you run past 60 seconds, cut a sentence rather than talking faster.
3. Turn it into five bullet points. After two or three readings, record from the bullets instead of the full text, so your eyes stay on the camera.
4. Check every claim. Each year, licence and result in the script should match your CV and your referees' memory of your work.
5. Record two or three takes and pick one. Do not chase a perfect take; a clear, honest one is enough.

Matching the script to the job

Change the skills and the closing line for each type of role you apply for. A welder applying for both pipeline and fabrication work may keep the same opening and proof but swap the two tasks in the middle. Keep earlier versions so you can reuse them later.

Where the script fits in your application

A video introduction is strongest when it sits next to information the employer can check: your work history, your qualifications and examples of your work. On Talent Tabloid, a candidate profile can carry one cover intro video, recorded on a phone or camera and uploaded in the dashboard. Employers can watch the intro before they contact the candidate, alongside the work history and any work videos, photos or links the candidate has added. You can see how profiles fit together on the features page, and the help centre FAQ answers common questions about video intros and privacy.

For the recording itself, such as framing, light and sound, see how to plan and record a 60-second video introduction. And if you are wondering what a profile adds beyond the video, read what a verified candidate profile shows employers.

When your script is ready, create your verified profile and add the video to it.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a self-introduction video script be?

For a 60-second video, aim for roughly 130 to 150 words. If the employer asks for a different length, follow their instructions.

Should I read my script from the screen?

It is better not to. Practise until you can speak from a few bullet points, so you look at the camera and sound natural.

Can I use the same script for every job?

Keep the same structure, but change the skills and the closing line to match each type of role. A script that names the right tasks sounds far more relevant.

What if English is not my first language?

Use short sentences and words you are comfortable saying. A clear, steady introduction with simple words is more useful to an employer than complex phrases said quickly.