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In the world of television broadcasting, video resumes have long been the standard of job applications, but the idea of putting yourself on video for a resume is slowly gaining momentum on a national level for a variety of jobs.

Tim Robbins of the Great Falls Job Service said, "It gives that employer a face to put with the name and insight into who you are."

Wendt Integrated Communications in Great Falls has seen a few applicants utilize the online technique.

Senior vice president Carol Kruger noted, "Especially in our industry, I think it's something people like to use or at least take the opportunity to set themselves apart."

An variety of styles can be found, with some simple and straight-forward, others more involved and creative, each trying to highlight skill sets.

Diane Rovidou of staffing service Express Personnel says their business clients sort through 60 to 300 applicants per position, so pre-screening through a video could be beneficial, but she warns that it comes with a big risk: "I see it opening a can of worms in the EOC. I think somebody could very easily cry discrimination."

And for some job seekers, the ability to be seen may not help their employment quest; a video resume can also become notable for the wrong reasons.

Robbins recalled, "I heard about one guy who showed himself lifting weights, walking his dog, that maybe gives insight into his personality but has nothing to do with the job."