methods of recruitment
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LEARNING AIM:UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS &
DRAWBACKS OF DIFFERENT RECRUITMENT METHODS FOR THE
EMPLOTER & THE POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE
Methods of Recruitment
UNDERSTAND THE CHANGING NATURE OF RECRUITMENT PRACTICES FROM BOTH
THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE MEDIA INDUSTRY AND THE POTENTIAL MEDIA
EMPLOYEES
Methods
National Press
Respected titlesEstablished practiceNationwide coverageExposure in media
sectorsCovers all media
sectorsPrint & Digital formatFlexibility on size of
advert
CostsWeekly print runsExposure limited to a
weekFalling circulationsTurnaround timeRigid price structuresLack of prominence
Local Press
CostsPrint formatLess competitionSpecific geographic
area
Less coverageLack of influenceNo media-specific
sectionsFalling circulationsLimited alternatives
to print formatNot suitable for all
media sectorsLimited exposureTurnaround time
Trade Press
Specialised titlesWide circulation
within the industryPrint & Digital
FormatEstablished practice
in some media sectors
No even coverage across all sectors
CostsTurnaround timeVaried exposureLack of prominence
WEBSITES APPS
SOCIAL NETWORKINGONLINE GAMING
Interactive Media
Interactive Media
Specific purpose Digital format Search options Flexible pricing structures Global exposure Free to users Template or personalised
formats Quick turnaround time Audio & visual content External links Covers all sectors User engagement Public profiles provide an
insight into a candidates character
Flexibility Greater interaction
CostsAccess to
relevant technology
Competition for attention
Embarrassing public profiles
Word of Mouth (Networking)
CostsSpeedLess riskApplies to all sectorsRecommendationsrewards
Less transparent process
Restricted fieldsMisinterpretationLess rigour
Personal & Professional Contacts
Low costReputation built over
timeMatch the candidate
to the roleRewards talentflexibility
Time consumingRestricts applicantsLess transparency nepotism
Internal Promotion
Low costQuickCandidates are
familiar with company & role
Motivated workforceAwareness of
strengths & weaknesses of candidates
Limited number of applicants
Reduces new ideas and approaches from outside the company
Resentment among other staff
Creates another vacancy in the company