Hiring managers decide fast. Faster than most candidates realise.
Before you've said a word in an interview, they've already formed a view. Your energy. Your confidence. Whether you seem like someone who can sell.
Your meritt video introduction is where that view starts to form. Two minutes. No CV to hide behind. Just you.
Most candidates underestimate it. The ones who take it seriously tend to get interviews. Here's how to be one of them.
TL;DR - 6 tips to nail your meritt video intro
- Camera at eye level, light on your face, tidy background
- Know your three talking points before you hit record
- Look into the camera, not at yourself on screen
- Keep it 90 seconds to two minutes - no longer
- Record it a few times until it sounds like you, not a script
- Submit it once - multiple employers see it and you get instant AI feedback
Why video matters more than ever in 2026
Inboxes are flooded and CVs look the same. AI is writing cover letters for everyone. Video is now one of the few ways left to actually stand out as a human being before you get in the room.
And here's what makes meritt different. You record it once. Multiple employers can see it. You're not re-recording for every application or jumping on five separate intro calls. One video, done well, works across every role you apply to.
And the moment you submit it, you get instant AI feedback on your delivery, energy, and communication. Most people find it eye-opening. Do it once. See how it feels. The feedback alone is worth it.
What the video is actually for
It's not a formality. It's not a box to tick.
When you record your meritt video introduction, hiring managers use it to answer one question before they commit to a call with you: does this person have the presence and communication skills the role needs?
For sales roles especially, that question matters. You're being hired to represent a company in front of strangers. If you can't hold your own in a two-minute video, it raises questions about whether you can hold your own in front of a prospect.
Get the setup right first
Camera at eye level. Light in front of you, not behind. Quiet background. Tidy frame.
You don't need professional equipment. You just need to not look like you recorded it in a hurry.
Know what you're going to say
Cover three things. Who you are and what you've done. What you're looking for and why. And one thing that makes you different from everyone else applying for the same roles.
That last part is what hiring managers remember. Don't skip it.
How to come across well
Look into the camera, not at your own face on screen. Speak slightly slower than feels natural. Smile at the start. Keep it under two minutes - recruiters watch a lot of these and the long ones get skipped.
Practice until it sounds like you
Record it. Watch it back. You'll know immediately what to fix. Most candidates need three or four attempts. The goal isn't perfection - it's sounding like yourself rather than someone reading from a script.
The bottom line
Two minutes is enough time to make a strong impression. It's also enough time to make a bad one. Take it seriously, let the real you come through, and you'll be surprised how far it gets you.
Ready to record yours?
Complete your meritt video introduction and start getting seen by companies that are actively hiring.