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USE CLAUDE TO GET A JOB

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5.0k
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1.2×
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15k
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Why it beat the baseline

hook · on screen text

“USE CLAUDE TO GET A JOB”

talking-headutility

  1. Hook with quantifiable results of an open-source Claude job-hunting agent
  2. Brief founder credibility plug and breakdown of tool capabilities
  3. Social proof display (GitHub stars) and quick install tip
  4. Soft pitch for AI jumpstart program with link-in-bio CTA

Why it worked. Leveraged intense job market anxiety paired with specific outcome metrics and a free viral open-source repo.

Grounded in the actual video and audio; analyzed by gemini-3.8-flash, cached.

Video analysis

Every shot, the spoken script, on-screen text, audio, editing and a recreation blueprint, from the actual video and audio.

talking-headtalking head advicehook: bold claim60s · 12 shots · 9:16speech · no music · captionscta: link in bio
Hook (spoken)Someone just built a Claude job hunter that went through 740 job listings, applied to 68 roles, and got him 12 interviews and landed his dream job.
Hook (on screen)USE CLAUDE TO GET A JOB
Why it stops the scrollPromises an automated solution to tedious job hunting with tangible metrics.
TechniqueCombines a trending AI brand with a high-intent life outcome and concrete funnel numbers.
Formattalking_head_advice
SettingAcoustic wood-slat studio or modern office phone booth
SubjectMale founder talking directly to camera holding lapel mic
LookGrey fleece zip-up sweater with Stanford Business embroidery over striped t-shirt
Lighting / gradeEven, soft studio frontal key light; Natural, slightly warm indoor tones
Pacing / toneFast, continuous cuts between spoken sentences; Enthusiastic, authoritative, helpful tech-founder
AudioClear, close-mic male voice with articulate diction and enthusiastic cadence. Music: None. SFX: None.
Editing11 cuts, 5s avg; Direct cut / jump cuts; captions: High-contrast dynamic burned subtitles with yellow/white word highlighting
Topicsai tools, job search, claude, career advice, open source
Products / appsWireless lavalier microphone (DJI Mic transmitter) (00:00.0: Held by creator in hand close to mouth like a reporter mic); career-ops GitHub repository (00:16.0: Shown via title card, description snippet, and star count); Claude / ChatGPT (00:00.0: Mentioned as LLM engines to execute the tool); AI Jumpstart Program (00:48.0: Shown on landing page graphic as creator's own course)

Structure · 60s

  1. 00:00.0–00:12.7Hook and big promise. Capture job seekers with staggering funnel metrics and free tool claim
  2. 00:12.7–00:19.8Authority drop and tool intro. Build trust via Stanford/funding credentials and introduce repo name
  3. 00:19.8–00:36.8Feature and benefit explanation. Explain how it filters, tailors CVs, and avoids spam applications
  4. 00:36.8–00:47.8Social proof and installation tip. Demonstrate viral adoption and remove technical installation barrier
  5. 00:47.8–01:00.1Self promotion and CTA. Drive conversions to AI course and gain profile followers

Shot list

#timeshotwhat is visiblespokenon screen
100:00.0–00:07.7medium close-up
Eye level, static handheld phone; Static with slight handheld sway
Speaker in acoustic booth with vertical wood slats
Screen: Banner text at top, text overlay quoting job stats at 00:01.8
Someone just built a Claude job hunter that went through 740 job listings, applied to 68 roles, and got him 12 interviews and landed his dream job.USE CLAUDE TO GET A JOB · 740 listings evaluated. 68 applied. 12 interviews. 1 offer. I was its first user. I got the job. Then I open-sourced it.
200:07.7–00:12.7medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker talking in boothHe then gave the tool away for free so anyone can use it. Here's how to land your dream job with Claude in 30 seconds.
300:12.7–00:16.0medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker establishing founder authorityI'm Ben Gusberg. I'm a Stanford founder of an AI startup. We've raised $4 million.
400:16.0–00:19.8medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker with software logo badge above
Screen: career-ops GitHub logo card: 'The open-source AI job search agent.'
It's called Career Ops and it's a free open source job search agent.CO career-ops The open-source AI job search agent.
500:19.8–00:27.2medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker explaining features alongside documentation text box
Screen: Feature list screenshot describing ATS resume generation and scoring
It scans job boards, scores job listings for you out of five, creates personalized resumes and cover letters, and even does interview prep with you.It evaluates job listings against your CV using a five-dimension rubric plus a holistic global score...
600:27.2–00:33.5medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker contrasting spray-and-pray versus tailored strategy
Screen: Screenshot card explaining tool workflow bullet points
Instead of just applying to thousands of jobs, it tailors your search to roles that you're actually a good fit for so you don't waste your time...Paste a job, it tells you whether that night is worth it. • Still open?... • Net yield?... • Worth it?... • Who do I talk to?...
700:33.5–00:36.8medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker concluding feature benefits...and then actually helps you get the interviews and job offers.
800:36.8–00:41.5medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker showcasing social proof graphic
Screen: Card reading '78.0k stars' with GitHub star icon
It already has 77,000 stars on GitHub and was the number one GitHub of the day.⭐ 78.0k stars
900:41.5–00:47.8medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker giving quick installation guidance
Screen: Text overlay: 'career-ops-hq / career-ops'
To try it out, just go to this website, copy and paste the URL into Claude or ChatGPT and ask it to help you install.career-ops-hq / career-ops
1000:47.8–00:54.2medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker introducing AI coaching program
Screen: Graphic of landing page: 'Get confident with AI in 1 week.'
And if you want to learn more ways to use AI in your daily life, join my AI Jumpstart program where you get confident building with AI in just one week.Get confident with AI in 1 week.
1100:54.2–00:55.9medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker directing to bio link
Screen: Landing page graphic still present at top
You can learn more from the link in my bio.
1200:55.9–01:00.1medium close-up
Eye level, static; Static
Speaker delivering sign-offI'm Ben Gusberg. Follow me for more on AI, founder life, and leadership.

Script

  1. 00:00.0–00:07.5“Someone just built a Claude job hunter that went through 740 job listings, applied to 68 roles, and got him 12 interviews and landed his dream job.” · Energetic, engaging, authoritative
  2. 00:07.5–00:10.2“He then gave the tool away for free so anyone can use it.” · Excited, emphatic
  3. 00:10.2–00:12.7“Here's how to land your dream job with Claude in 30 seconds.” · Direct and compelling
  4. 00:12.7–00:16.0“I'm Ben Gusberg. I'm a Stanford founder of an AI startup. We've raised $4 million.” · Matter-of-fact credibility drop
  5. 00:16.0–00:19.8“It's called Career Ops and it's a free open source job search agent.” · Clear informational delivery
  6. 00:19.8–00:27.2“It scans job boards, scores job listings for you out of five, creates personalized resumes and cover letters, and even does interview prep with you.” · Rhythmic, punchy feature listing
  7. 00:27.2–00:33.5“Instead of just applying to thousands of jobs, it tailors your search to roles that you're actually a good fit for so you don't waste your time,” · Persuasive and advisory
  8. 00:33.5–00:36.8“and then actually helps you get the interviews and job offers.” · Emphatic resolution
  9. 00:36.8–00:41.5“It already has 77,000 stars on GitHub and was the number one GitHub of the day.” · Impressed, validating tone
  10. 00:41.5–00:47.8“To try it out, just go to this website, copy and paste the URL into Claude or ChatGPT, and ask it to help you install.” · Simple, actionable instruction
  11. 00:47.8–00:54.2“And if you want to learn more ways to use AI in your daily life, join my AI Jumpstart program where you get confident building with AI in just one week.” · Smooth transition to commercial pitch
  12. 00:54.2–00:55.9“You can learn more from the link in my bio.” · Crisp call to action
  13. 00:55.9–01:00.1“I'm Ben Gusberg. Follow me for more on AI, founder life, and leadership.” · Warm standard outro

On-screen text

  • 00:00.0–00:01.8“USE CLAUDE TO GET A JOB” · hook · top center · Black bold sans-serif text in white rounded rectangle banner
  • 00:01.8–00:07.7“740 listings evaluated. 68 applied. 12 interviews. 1 offer. I was its first user. I got the job. Then I open-sourced it.” · embedded · top center · Black text inside rounded light gray card
  • 00:16.0–00:19.8“CO career-ops The open-source AI job search agent.” · label · top center · Dark gray card with orange logo icon and white text
  • 00:20.0–00:27.2“It evaluates job listings against your CV using a five-dimension rubric...” · embedded · top center · Dark rounded rectangle box with white body copy
  • 00:27.2–00:33.5“Paste a job, it tells you whether that night is worth it. • Still open?... • Net yield?...” · embedded · top center · Dark rounded rectangle box with white bullet text
  • 00:36.8–00:41.5“⭐ 78.0k stars” · label · top center · Translucent dark pill badge with star icon and white text
  • 00:42.0–00:47.8“career-ops-hq / career-ops” · label · top center · Clean bold monospaced white text on translucent card
  • 00:48.0–00:55.9“Get confident with AI in 1 week.” · embedded · top center · Screenshot graphic of website landing page

Recreation blueprint

Founder breaks down a viral open-source workflow using tangible metrics, screen snippets, and a personal course funnel.

slotsvisualvoiceoveroverlay
Hook & stats12.7Talking head holding mic with large hook banner followed by metric quote cardReveal a game-changing AI tool with exact funnel data and declare it free.BIG OUTCOME HOOK BANNER
Creator creds & intro7.1Talking head with software repo brand card at topState your credentials, name the tool, and define its core function.TOOL LOGO & TAGLINE
Core value & proof21.7Talking head switching between feature screenshots and star countsDetail three concrete capabilities and showcase GitHub stars.FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS & STAR COUNT
How to get it & CTA18.6Talking head displaying URL card followed by personal course offer screenshotInstruct how to install with AI prompt, then pitch newsletter/course link in bio.REPO PATH & COURSE GRAPHIC

Keep

  • Specific quantitative funnel numbers in the hook
  • Handheld mic aesthetic in acoustic/office booth
  • Overlay graphics placed above head in top third
  • Dynamic highlighted burnt captions

Can change

  • The specific tool or GitHub project featured
  • The creator's credentials and personal offer
  • Background environment
Generation prompts per shot (2)
  1. Shot 1. Vertical framing, medium close-up of a tech founder holding a handheld wireless clip mic, speaking enthusiastically to camera in a modern soundproof wood-slat pod, clean studio lighting.
    Negative: blurry, dark, cinematic lens blur, disfigured hands, messy room
  2. Shot 5. Vertical video shot, medium close-up of confident tech speaker talking while a sharp digital software graphic card floats in the upper portion of the frame, soft overhead lighting.
    Negative: low resolution, overexposed, distorted facial features
Raw JSON (for a video pipeline)
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