A good presentation video isn’t improvised — but it doesn’t require pro gear either. This checklist gathers, on a single page, everything that separates a sloppy video from one that truly makes people want to meet you.

What’s in the checklist

• The three-minute structure — hook, proof, call to action — to validate at a glance.
• The essential technical settings: lighting, sound, framing and background.
• The most common pitfalls to avoid before, during and after filming.

How to use it

Print it or keep it open on your phone, and check off each point as you prepare. Five minutes is enough to avoid the mistakes that cost the most.

Read alongside this tool

This checklist goes with the article “The three-minute rule for a video that gets you hired.” The full path is right below.