Transform Resumes into AI-Generated Personal Video Intros with HeyGen & GPT

Description

✅ What problem does this workflow solve?

Sending a plain PDF resume doesn’t stand out anymore. This workflow allows candidates to convert their resume and photo into a personalized video resume.
Recruiters get a more engaging first impression, while candidates showcase their profile in a modern, impactful way.

⚙️ What does this workflow do?

Presents a form for uploading:
📄 Resume (PDF)
🖼 Photo (headshot)
Extracts key details from the resume (education, experience, skills).
Detects gender from the photo to choose a suitable voice/avatar.
Generates a script (spoken resume summary) based on the extracted information.
Uploads the photo to HeyGen to create an avatar.
Requests video generation on HeyGen:
Uses the avatar photo
Uses gender-specific settings
Uses the generated script as narration
Monitors video generation status until completion.
Stores the final video URL in a Google Sheet for easy access and tracking.

🔧 Setup Instructions

Google Services
Connect Google Sheets to n8n to store records with:
Candidate name
Resume link
Video link

HeyGen Setup
Get an API key from HeyGen.
Configure:
Avatar upload endpoint (image upload)
Video generation endpoint (image ID + script)

Form Setup
Use the n8n Form Trigger to allow candidates to upload:
Resume (PDF)
Photo (JPEG/PNG)

🧠 How it Works – Step-by-Step

1. Candidate Submission
A candidate fills out a form and uploads:
Resume (PDF)
Photo

2. Extract Resume Data
The resume PDF is processed using OCR/AI to extract:
Name
Experience
Skills
Education highlights

3. Gender Detection
The uploaded photo is analyzed to detect gender (used for voice/avatar selection).

4. Script Generation
Based on the extracted resume info, a concise, natural script is generated automatically.

5. Avatar Upload & Video Creation
The photo is uploaded to HeyGen to create a custom avatar.
A video generation request is made using:
The script
The avatar (image ID)
A matching voice for the detected gender

6. Video Status Monitoring
The workflow polls HeyGen’s API until the video is ready.

7. Save Final Video URL
Once complete, the video link is added to a Google Sheet alongside the candidate’s details.

👤 Who can use this?

This workflow is ideal for:
🧑‍🎓 Students and job seekers looking to stand out
🧑‍💼 Recruitment agencies offering modern resume services
🏢 HR teams wanting engaging candidate submissions
🎥 Portfolio builders for professionals

🚀 Impact

Instead of a static PDF, you can now send a dynamic video resume that captures attention, adds personality, and makes a lasting impression.