Unit 3 task 3 table 2 recruitment methods
- 1. 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 The advertising vacancies are available within a sector of the media industry through newspapers across the country. Widespread distribution means that there are wider audiences that will take information and apply for those vacancies. The disadvantage is it would cost the company lots of money to advertise on print media and TV. The guarding/times Trade Press A trade press is when company run vacancies so that they can hire people to work within a sector of the company. People with that specific industry or type of trade can look at the jobs that are available for them and be more specific with they want. The disadvantage would be applying for this job role its very time consuming, as there are many applicants. Scriptwriter Hollywood Word of mouth WOM recruitment is getting references from current employees, personal contacts, etc. It can be an effective means by which to attract and retain talent. • You may already be familiar with the person who you want to employ so be able to make a more informed decision. • It takes minimal effort. • It cuts down on both time and financial cost • It is so limited number of applicants. People can lie when suggesting someone for a vacancy. Friends
- 2. Personal contacts When someone contacts the manger or the boss directly to get the job and waits for response. This is advantages because the manger has your personal details and might contacts you back quicker. A disadvantage would be that the job seeker may not receive the job because they didn’t created relationship with company, and their personal details may be over looked. Someone you know Internet Internet is common method that many people use to get job, you would usually apply online or send you CV to the company you applying for. Advantages are its professional way of applying and they check on regularly and have good chance of getting the job if your cv meets the requirements. Disadvantage would be that sometimes they don’t reply to your email or online applications or your CV if it doesn’t meet their requirements. Gum tree Indeed Jobsite.com Internal promotion When employee gets promoted to another job sector within industry Advantage would be usually you would get better job with higher pay rise. Disadvantage would be that the employee might not like this job or find harder as it’s in different sector. Jobs