Transform resumes into AI-generated personal video intros with HeyGen & GPT

✅ 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?

1. Presents a form for uploading:
   • 📄 Resume (PDF)
   • 🖼 Photo (headshot)
2. Extracts key details from the resume (education, experience, skills).
3. Detects gender from the photo to choose a suitable voice/avatar.
4. Generates a script (spoken resume summary) based on the extracted information.
5. Uploads the photo to HeyGen to create an avatar.
6. Requests video generation on HeyGen:
   • Uses the avatar photo
   • Uses gender-specific settings
   • Uses the generated script as narration
7. Monitors video generation status until completion.
8. 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.