U2AOS3 - Recruitment Methods
Internal
External
Intranet ( internal network)
Website (online recruitment agencies)
Word-of Mouth
Temp to Hire
Notice Boards
Social Media
Job Hunters
Help wanted signs
Newspapers
PROS
Clear that you want to hire people
Every passer-by can see it
Cost effective
CONS
Can't reach many people (only local)
People may not look
Not enough information regarding job description
PROS
Shows a variety of jobs
Can be personalised to find jobs specifically for the hunter
Time Saving
CONS
Might be expensive as you have to pay the agency
PROS
Reaches a wide audience and is not restricted by time, location, availability
More cost-effective than traditional advertising
Is more appealing to a younger demographic who are more likely to work for less money and are more available
CONS
Not everyone uses social media.
Some companies may face challenges striking the right balance between conducting a successful recruitment exercise on social media and protecting the brand image. (However, they can also hire reputation management specialists to help build a positive image.)
PROS
Convenient for employees (employees do not have to physically advertise).
Cheaper (reduction of paper)
Targets employees on a global level (meaning wider range skills and possibly higher quality labour - increases production)
CONS
Harder to access (since everyone may not know how to use technology or may not even have technology)
PROS
Multi-media platform thus accessing a wider audience
Appeals to the older aged experienced educated old people
CONS
Could not be as effective when targeting the younger demographic.
Paywalls act as a deterrent
PROS
It notifies everyone through boards
People within the business can become aware
Cost effective
CONS
Limited audience
Could take more space
PROS
Cost efficient
Creates trust between employees and it shows that whoever told us about the availability believes that we are capable of completing that role
CONS
Spreads slowly, and isn't as effective as some other forms
Limited audience, the number of potential clients are confined to the circle already formed in the business
Limited control over when and how this occurs