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
