Unit 3 Task 3 Table 2

Describe in detail the different recruitment methods used by the organisations within the Creative Media Industry.

Recruitment Methods Detailed Description Advantages of this recruitment method

Disadvantage of this recruitment method

Provide real examples

National Press Advertises vacancy’s that are available within a sector of the media industry through Newspapers across the country.

Widespread distribution means that there is a wider audience that will taking the information and apply for the vacancies.

A disadvantage with this method is that it will cost the company lots of money to advertise on print media and TV

The guardian/times

Trade Press Trade press is when a company run vacancies so that they can hire people to work within a sector of the company.

An advantage is that there will be lots of people applying for the jobs which plays as a strength for the company as they can see many candidate and observe their skills and ideas that will pay a part within the company which promotes them as a whole

A disadvantage is that this method is very time consuming as there are many applicants.

Hollywood Scriptwriter, The Trade Paper For Screenwriters - Interviews and articles on the craft and business of screenwriting for film and television.

Word of mouth when a person excels within a sector that companies are looking out for , which then will ask someone or a different company to give a good reference about a person so they can get the job that they aim to get.

Is someone has a good reference it will lead to success when getting a job within the sector they espier to work in.

A disadvantage with using this method is that people works within the industry can frigate and lie when suggesting someone for a vacancy.

Friends

Personal contacts When someone who is looking for a job will personally contact the manager and leave his or her contact details with them and wait for a response.

This is an advantage as it is a quick process and the job seeker may get a response much quicker as the manager has their personal details.

This is a disadvantage a the job seeker may not receive the job as he or her has not created a relationship nor stay in contact with the company and his or her personal details may be overlooked.

Someone you know

Internet The Internet is a very common method nowadays as people goes online, searching for vacancies and send their CV’s over the internet.

This is an advantage as it is an easy way to conduct research on various sectors within the industry. Another advantage is that it is a fast but easy process when searching for jobs.

A disadvantage to this method is that with such a good reaction and response managers may struggle sieving through information and finding the right candidate for the job.

Reed.comJobsite.comGumtree.com

Internal promotion when an employee gets promoted to a different job or sector within the industry.

An advantage with this is that the employee will get a higher pay rise.

A disadvantage for this method can be that the employee could find the job that is given to them as a promotion could be difficult as he/she would of work within another sector.

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