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Monday, 22 February 2016
8.5 b) Qualifications, career development and skills.
Education and Training.
Full Time
Full time education consist of learning taking place in a classroom environment, during normal school term time. Full time education would also contain a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Full time education is a generic term, it can range from GCSE courses, to university MA courses, an example in particular would be, taking an A-level course at Chadwell Heath Academy, in Media studies, run by OCR.
By achieving a high grade in A-level media, it can open a range of things, for someone to go and do, whether that is to go on to further education and study a particular area in Media eg Post-production, or perhaps go on to do a apprenticeship.
In terms of my position, i have achieved a GCSE grade b in Media studies and went on to take it as Dual award BTEC as one of my A-level choices. I further plan to continue in to a university course, to further my knowledge of the industry and to be better qualified for when i try and move in to a job within the industry.
My skills and knowledge of the industry are continuously growing, from learning many of the conventions and practical skills to the production and post production stages of Film making, Which of course would help in the 'real world.' In terms of improvements, there is still much for me to learn, i feel that in the current times perhaps i need to improve on my editing skills. Whilst i am competent at the skill there is still a lot that i can learn.
By achieving a high grade in A-level media, it can open a range of things, for someone to go and do, whether that is to go on to further education and study a particular area in Media eg Post-production, or perhaps go on to do a apprenticeship.
In terms of my position, i have achieved a GCSE grade b in Media studies and went on to take it as Dual award BTEC as one of my A-level choices. I further plan to continue in to a university course, to further my knowledge of the industry and to be better qualified for when i try and move in to a job within the industry.
My skills and knowledge of the industry are continuously growing, from learning many of the conventions and practical skills to the production and post production stages of Film making, Which of course would help in the 'real world.' In terms of improvements, there is still much for me to learn, i feel that in the current times perhaps i need to improve on my editing skills. Whilst i am competent at the skill there is still a lot that i can learn.
Part Time
Part time education however, may be carried out as a mature student, someone who works as well doing the course, for example if they attended a night class. Part time education whilst it does lower the hours that are completed each week it does mean that the length of the course is extended.
An example of Part-time education would perhaps be a mature student in further education on a Masters course, whilst still in full time work. Photographic studies an MA course at Westminster university, which is an evening part-time course.
This course would widely be useful in TV and Film, as it would be largely respected to have such a good level of learning in Photography. Whilst the person would still have to start at the bottom they would be greatly respected once they did reach the top.
In my position, i am currently in full time education and working at a much lower level then a masters degree at this current time. Perhaps during my career in the industry i may feel to go back to university and acquire an MA level degree, but at this current time this type of course is too far in the future for me.
The capacity of my skills will only expand till A-level in terms of the theory based learning about the industry, from a technical aspect i would like to think that i am very good at using different types of equipment, but i certainly dont have the knowledge an MA student would have. Potentially i could look at an Ma course but there are many variables that control whether that becomes an option for me.
Levels 2 & 3
This issue would consist of the different qualification levels, which range from an entry level to level 8. Level 2 solely concerns qualifications that someone would receive after secondary school, GCSE's & BTEC's. Whilst level 3 is a further education and concerns it self with A-levels and BTEC courses, which amount to level 3 diplomas.
An example of a Level 2 course would be Media studies GCSE which is offered at Chadwell Heath Academy, a 2 year course starting in Year 10 ending at the end of year 11 and is open to anyone who has a passion for cameras, filming, photography etc. An example of a level 3 course would be an extension of Media studies, Chadwell heath offer a BTEC single and dual award for a level 3 diploma. This would Start at year 12 and end at the end of year 13, this is a 2 year course and for me personally is 100% coursework, however that is being changed to an 80%, 20% as of next year.
In terms of how important these qualifications are within the TV and Film industry they act as stepping stones, achieving a high grade in both keeps unlocking a number of opportunities each time.
My situation would be that i have already achieved a B grade at level 2 GCSE media studies, and currently im doing well on the Dual award BTEC Media Studies level 3 diploma, where my current grades are 2 distinctions, indicating that i excel in this subject.
I would certainly have many attributes that would benefit the TV and Film industry my knowledge of conventions and the theory side of the industry is boosted massively by my practical skills and creative ideas. Something i wish to improve on is first to maintain this high level of work on my course, so i can come out with the best grades possible, but also id like to focus on getting better at editing through various software's, that the Industry will use.
In terms of how important these qualifications are within the TV and Film industry they act as stepping stones, achieving a high grade in both keeps unlocking a number of opportunities each time.
My situation would be that i have already achieved a B grade at level 2 GCSE media studies, and currently im doing well on the Dual award BTEC Media Studies level 3 diploma, where my current grades are 2 distinctions, indicating that i excel in this subject.
I would certainly have many attributes that would benefit the TV and Film industry my knowledge of conventions and the theory side of the industry is boosted massively by my practical skills and creative ideas. Something i wish to improve on is first to maintain this high level of work on my course, so i can come out with the best grades possible, but also id like to focus on getting better at editing through various software's, that the Industry will use.
Graduate
Graduate course are essentially university courses, they are levels upwards of 3, which have many pathways, eg a foundation course, undergraduate, postgraduate, masters, and PHD. The course specifically focuses on your chosen subject unless you have decided to do a dual course.
A graduates course would be Digital Film Production undergraduate (BA Hons) at Ravensbourne university. This is a 3 year course, that mainly focus on making/producing films and looking at the directors side of things. This would be opposed to the Editing and Post Production undergraduates course, that Ravensbourne also offer.
To do one of these courses or something similar at a different university is a massive boost on the CV and you will look a lo more desirable to the employer if they see a degree that focuses on the industry already. Of course doing an apprenticeship may have given someone 3 years of experience that you don't have, but the degree will still add to your whole package and look exceptional to some employers.
For me whilst i'm still a sixth form student, i still need to think about what course suits me the best and what university suits me as well. I need to look around and explore all the different options, but defiantly be thinking about the prospects of going to university during this year.
The main course i have been looking at was the Digital Film Production course, it really appealed to me in terms of the directing side of things, whilst as a whole making various short films constantly really appealed to me. The two main things i would really need to improve on before hand would be to get as much work experience as possible in the industry and to learn how to edit on the software's that they use (premiere pro)
To do one of these courses or something similar at a different university is a massive boost on the CV and you will look a lo more desirable to the employer if they see a degree that focuses on the industry already. Of course doing an apprenticeship may have given someone 3 years of experience that you don't have, but the degree will still add to your whole package and look exceptional to some employers.
For me whilst i'm still a sixth form student, i still need to think about what course suits me the best and what university suits me as well. I need to look around and explore all the different options, but defiantly be thinking about the prospects of going to university during this year.
The main course i have been looking at was the Digital Film Production course, it really appealed to me in terms of the directing side of things, whilst as a whole making various short films constantly really appealed to me. The two main things i would really need to improve on before hand would be to get as much work experience as possible in the industry and to learn how to edit on the software's that they use (premiere pro)
Sector Skills Council
The sector skills company is, a none government run company that is privately owned. They strive to help everyone that works within the industry to constantly improve their skills, which in turn would help to further their careers.
For the TV and Film industry Creative Skills Set would be the company that cover everything, from helping people to get university placements, to entitling what every job requires and actually does in TV and Film.
A web based company like this is massive to the industry as they are helping to put the right people in the right job. They are able to offer people so many different routes and opportunities in to the industry that perhaps didn't seem plausible, which is fantastic as they are generating more people that are enthusiastic about the possibilities of their new job.
A web based company like this is massive to the industry as they are helping to put the right people in the right job. They are able to offer people so many different routes and opportunities in to the industry that perhaps didn't seem plausible, which is fantastic as they are generating more people that are enthusiastic about the possibilities of their new job.
My relation to this issue, is i can use this web site to look at various jobs and what they entail, i can look at many different routes in to the industry and what one is best for me. So i can use the company as another resource for me to learn from to give me the best possible chance in to the industry.
Creative Skills Set largely benefits me in the sense that i can use them as another resource for help and from this my knowledge of the industry will constantly grow along with my education. Perhaps the improvements come from actually knowing how to use this resource to the best of my ability and making sure that i get as much as i can from this extra web site.
Trade Unions
Trade Unions are in place to defend the employees rights, and protect employees from any physical & psychological harm in the work place.
Belonging to a trade union means that many employees are allowed to voice their opinion on pressing issues and they are allowed to safely say what needs to change within the industry they may also fight individual cases too. A trade union may do more, which would include training courses for its members and will also offer a large amount of information about ways into specific jobs. A more specific example of a trade union would be BECTU.
Belonging to a trade union means that many employees are allowed to voice their opinion on pressing issues and they are allowed to safely say what needs to change within the industry they may also fight individual cases too. A trade union may do more, which would include training courses for its members and will also offer a large amount of information about ways into specific jobs. A more specific example of a trade union would be BECTU.
Trade unions are needed significantly in the Tv and Film industry as they give the employees a voice. Whilst that may be typical of any industry someone works in, TV and Film are especially known for constantly mistreating and using employees as it is a fierce industry that you will need 'tough skin.'
Whilst at this current time i don't have a big relationship with BECTU and im not in any position to become a member yet. I can use their website much like Creative Skills Set to my advantage in the sense that i can gather as much information about the industry as i can from BECTU. I am in a position where i can add them as another resource for me to feed off of.
Again much like Creative Skills Set they are benefiting me, as they are giving me so much extra knowledge about the industry. And what is needed of me is to know what is the best possible way to use this extra resource and maximize my knowledge.
Careers Services
A government run scheme, which aims to play an advisory role in helping people, on the right career path or help further someones career.
An example of a Careers service would be the National Careers Service, and through the filters and subdivisions on the web site, you are able to condense it down to just the TV and Film industry.
Much like Creative Skills Set, National Careers Service is able to help many people in to a career within the industry. They can help to give someone a future or help to change someones whole career pathway. The main thing about National Careers Service is that everyone would have heard about them, whereas Creative Skills Set would only be known to those that have connections in the media sector.
Much like Creative Skills Set, National Careers Service is able to help many people in to a career within the industry. They can help to give someone a future or help to change someones whole career pathway. The main thing about National Careers Service is that everyone would have heard about them, whereas Creative Skills Set would only be known to those that have connections in the media sector.
Personally i can use the National Careers Service to start looking at potential jobs or apprenticeships that i could do after i finish my A-Levels. It could give me another option instead of going to university, so it is something that i should be considering.
My qualifications at GCSE level 2 and hopefully my qualifications at A-Level (level 3) would all help to put me in work or get an apprenticeship, from that point i can certainly hope to impress with my technical skills while on the job. The improvements that i need to make though would be first to finish sixth form with good grades and to think about what are all the different options i could explore and choose the best one for me.
My qualifications at GCSE level 2 and hopefully my qualifications at A-Level (level 3) would all help to put me in work or get an apprenticeship, from that point i can certainly hope to impress with my technical skills while on the job. The improvements that i need to make though would be first to finish sixth form with good grades and to think about what are all the different options i could explore and choose the best one for me.
Career Development
Training on the Job
Training on the job, is where an employee may be trained on the job, as opposed to learning in a classroom environment, by other workers or put on a course and trained by a professional trainer to help improve their skills in their line of work.An example of this would a be runner, as this is an entry level job, typically employees in this job have little or no experience working on sets of Films, and need constant help with some of their day to day tasks.
As a career in the industry this is typically where everyone will start, the very bottom, however it is still needed in the industry just to help speed certain parts of the production along, just by sending messages quicker etc.
For me, this is a job that i hope to do during my summers in sixth form, so before i go to university or apply for apprenticeships i would have already gained that experience and gained some contacts which will look more desirable to the university/ employer.
My strengths of being able to work well and perhaps know when to be more reserved in my actions and words, would be a real benefit in this job. Of course this job is running around after people which is not for everyone but i feel i would be competent in dealing with tasks that may seem insignificant. To really improve my self to become better at this job perhaps is to just gain experience and do as many jobs as i can. That can only enhance my performance each time and make me a better runner.
Continuing professional development
Continuing professional development is typically more classroom based. Involving the usual question answer based learning, and constantly being in discussion. These classes would help tom improve the students knowledge about different theories, styles and conventions as opposed to practical work.
There is not one specific example for this, CPD will be carried it at any institution employees work for, the duration and times per week it is done of course will always vary.
CPD is massively needed in the TV and Film industry not only is it a chance for people with less experience to constantly learn and improve themselves, But it allows for everyone in the crew to voice an opinion they may have or learn more about a new software etc.
Of course i am not in work yet, But CPD for me would be in class, we are all learning about many different aspects of the industry and it gives everyone a chance to ask various questions that may help to further peoples knowledge about particular scenarios.
I would like to think that one of my strengths is the questions i ask, and even if im the only person that doesn't understand i will still ask for help. Perhaps an improvement i need to make upon self evaluation is changing my approach to some work. Perhaps sometimes i come across as too laid back which i know will effect others in the class too.
CPD is massively needed in the TV and Film industry not only is it a chance for people with less experience to constantly learn and improve themselves, But it allows for everyone in the crew to voice an opinion they may have or learn more about a new software etc.
Of course i am not in work yet, But CPD for me would be in class, we are all learning about many different aspects of the industry and it gives everyone a chance to ask various questions that may help to further peoples knowledge about particular scenarios.
I would like to think that one of my strengths is the questions i ask, and even if im the only person that doesn't understand i will still ask for help. Perhaps an improvement i need to make upon self evaluation is changing my approach to some work. Perhaps sometimes i come across as too laid back which i know will effect others in the class too.
Self-Training
Self-training is completely a choice, the learner makes the decision to learn more to help improve themselves for their work. Typically self-training may be done through home research, tutorial videos, or perhaps shadowing a more experienced worker.
Self-training much like CPD has no one specific example, there are plenty of different methods for self-training, whether that's watching tutorial videos on Youtube, doing some online research or even just practicing different techniques with a camera at home and seeing how they come out. Doing all these things in your own time will constantly improve your knowledge and skill base.
Of course self-training is not compulsory, but it is used widely in the TV and Film industry, cinematographers may be experimenting with new ways to shoot a film, actors may try new techniques to bring out different types of emotions.
For me this issue is very important, to make content on my weekends will only improve my skills practically, whether that's finding new techniques with the camera itself, or its learning different things on different editing software's. By creating as much as i can i will always be improving.
Of course self-training is not compulsory, but it is used widely in the TV and Film industry, cinematographers may be experimenting with new ways to shoot a film, actors may try new techniques to bring out different types of emotions.
For me this issue is very important, to make content on my weekends will only improve my skills practically, whether that's finding new techniques with the camera itself, or its learning different things on different editing software's. By creating as much as i can i will always be improving.
I've noticed that i'm constantly gaining new strengths, especially with the camera. I'm vastly learning new ways in which to film certain things which is vital in the industry. Whilst i'm making massive strides in editing, i still need to improve that skill and learn how to edit on the various types of software as various ones are used by various companies.
Transferable Skills
Commitment
Commitment is a matter of dedication, to show commitment to your work involves the amount of hard work and effort you put in to the job.
Whilst commitment is something that everyone should have in any job, it has now become a desirability as often now people will leave for more money typically. TV and Film is an industry that relies on commitment, the employers are very dependent on the employees to stay and finish the project. Whilst they can bring someone else in, that will hinder the work progress as they will have a different creative direction, and then the project is not moving forward any more.
I think that commitment is something that has to show through my coursework in school. I need to show that i'm committed to the subject and to getting high grades, and i can do this by producing pieces of work to the best of my ability.
I think that my commitment has been tried and tested, ive been involved with the media department in school for a number of years, even before i took the subject as a GCSE. Perhaps the improvement comes from the fact that its easy to get caught up in how much someone is offering you to do a job and its important to take a step back and realise why i wanted to work in this sector from the start and not about what money an institution is offering me.
Efficiency
Efficiency mainly deals with how much work can be done in a certain amount of time. Efficiency is the work to time ratio and the quality that is done.
Within the TV and Film industry efficiency is instrumental to a project. Deadlines are set and the work has to be completed, employers perhaps are near desperate for the work force to be as efficient as possible in order for the work to be done and to a high standard.
I felt that efficiency is especially important in school life, there is an enormous amount of work to get completed. There are deadlines to be met and the work needs to be at a sufficient standard.
I dont feel that you can measure efficiency in one person, perhaps it is something that either a person has or they dont. I think that the strength comes in the awareness of how efficient i am being upon self reflection. The improvement comes from continuously working hard to become as efficient as possible, which lightens my work load and improves my quality of work.
Within the TV and Film industry efficiency is instrumental to a project. Deadlines are set and the work has to be completed, employers perhaps are near desperate for the work force to be as efficient as possible in order for the work to be done and to a high standard.
I felt that efficiency is especially important in school life, there is an enormous amount of work to get completed. There are deadlines to be met and the work needs to be at a sufficient standard.
I dont feel that you can measure efficiency in one person, perhaps it is something that either a person has or they dont. I think that the strength comes in the awareness of how efficient i am being upon self reflection. The improvement comes from continuously working hard to become as efficient as possible, which lightens my work load and improves my quality of work.
Reliability
Reliability very closely links to commitment, the issue concerns what kind of reputation the employee has. If an employee shows desire, and dedication to their work then to others they will build a good reputation and seen as reliable.
Different to commitment, reliability is now about how well you can trust a person, and to what standard they will finish the work at. Of course this is big the the TV and Film industry because everyone realise on each other, whether that's to edit a section of the film on time, or for camera operators not to call in sick whenever they want to. If there was no reliability in the industry then nothing would ever get finished, for the industry to survive there has to be reliability within a crew.
I think that reliability is something that i can show through the practical projects we do, if i can show i can film whenever is needed then perhaps that shows i am reliable and trustworthy.
I feel that reliability is a strength of mine, and the various people that i've worked with on different projects i think would agree. The improvement comes in maintaining it, not to let all the work pile up, if i'm constantly on top of things and i know when im doing work then i know when i can come out and help.
Punctuality
Punctuality, is about timing, the issue not only concerns a personal timing, trying to be on time, but its more about how able the employee is to meet set deadlines for work to be done by.
In TV and Film punctuality is vital much like commitment and reliability. This doesnt stem from just employees turning up to work on time, but also the project will be set deadlines and everyone needs to working hard to meet them and get the project finished. The Punctuality can have severe effects to the project, if it doesn't meet deadlines there could be decisions on whether to stop the whole production or employees may leave and move on because they want something fresh and a project that actually is moving forward.
Punctuality for me can be seen in the number of late marks i have, (which is very low) and also how well i have done in meeting deadlines for coursework, which to my knowledge i haven't missed one.
Perhaps it is a strength of mine that my work and myself are both punctual, but i think this issue is still a continuation of how if you let work pile up you will miss deadlines, whereas if you keep it ticking over then you wont have a problem.
Self-Presentation
This issue would involve how well you market yourself and how presentable you look. Self-presentation is strongly about how others perceive you and what judgments they will make at the first interaction.
Self- presentation and self image mainly about your actual address and appearance to the employer. This is a massive thing for if your are applying for jobs in the industry or you are actually working in the sector already. Perhaps the industry has an interpretation by the outside world that people can wear what they want and that it is a very informal looking industry. But if u think like that turning up to a job for the industry they wont hire you.
Self-presentation perhaps is different for me, whilst i don't have to turn up to school in a suit, i feel that sixth form and university is a period where its chance to freely express myself. (within reason) Of course i still need to look like a student and act like one, because that will show commitment.
I dont know if this can be a strength or a weakness. I think that knowing when to look smarter and when it is acceptable to wear what you want is the difference, the various situations are what will define this as being a strength or a weakness.
Functional Skills
Maths, English, ICT
Functional skills are simply core subjects, eg, Maths, English, ICT which are used in everyday life.
Functional skills are, just the basics that everyone needs to be able to work and communicate, in Tv and Film various job roles will need the skills. Whether thats an editor needing ICT to be able to use software's and computers to edit a Film/Tv program, or its a Director telling people how they want a scene filmed/ in a meeting with the producers. Everyone needs functional skills otherwise the industry would breakdown, these skills are especially important in TV and Film as whether your in the management side then you will constantly be talking in meetings. Or perhaps your a crew member and you need to be communicating on how the scene should be filmed.
I think that this issue is something that will constantly be improving, whilst i may be better in one subject then the others, all the functional skills will need improving on. For me these skills are needed in class, whether im asking questions about certain aspects of the work, or im communicating to my team how a scene should look when producing a project.
For me, my qualifications show that i excel in English, maths i'm mediocre at and ICT was not a strong point of mine. But i think looking at all the work I've done, its easy to see that i'm very able to work with computers. Perhaps the improvements that i need to make, which will continue to progress throughout life experiences is communication, and how to talk to certain people.
I think that this issue is something that will constantly be improving, whilst i may be better in one subject then the others, all the functional skills will need improving on. For me these skills are needed in class, whether im asking questions about certain aspects of the work, or im communicating to my team how a scene should look when producing a project.
For me, my qualifications show that i excel in English, maths i'm mediocre at and ICT was not a strong point of mine. But i think looking at all the work I've done, its easy to see that i'm very able to work with computers. Perhaps the improvements that i need to make, which will continue to progress throughout life experiences is communication, and how to talk to certain people.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
8.5) planning for the futre
National Press
National press, are newspapers that are produced for the whole country to read, and will specifically have their own section for jobs.An example of national press would be 'The Guardian' newspaper, as they are produced for the whole country and will have a section within the newspaper which advertises jobs, some of which will be for the TV and Film industry. For instance ITV may place an advert into 'The Guardian' for a new camera operator, to which many people would be able to see the advert and apply.
As a job seeker, the national press is very beneficial as jobs would be very well advertised for anyone too see them , as well as knowing that the job would be legitimate. The negative impacts of seeing the job in the national newspapers, is the fact that everyone can see it and many people will apply for it. So there will be some stiff competition for the job.As the employer, ITV, they are able to have an abundance of applicants for the specific job. The downside to having so many applicants is that it becomes a long process to analyse everyone and many may not even be what ITV are looking for.
Trade Press
Trade press is a magazine, with a subscription fee, that is targeted specifically for the industry and various fields within the media, (eg TV and Film.)
An example of Trade press would be 'Media week' a magazine that is designed for the media industry as whole, but does have certain sections dedicated to TV, Film and potential jobs. The subscription fee does vary though, from £33 for 3 months, to £279 for 2 years subscription.
As a member of the public that aspires to work in Tv and Film or an employee for an institution, 'Media Week' can offer jobs that are specific to the field you already work in, or wish to work in. It
As an employer, using trade press is a particularly good way to advertise a position, whilst knowing that all applicants will most likely have some good experience with in the industry already. O f course the negative to using 'Media Week' is that there will only be a small, concentrated amount of applicants and many of them may not even be what the employer is looking for.
Internet
These would typically be 3rd party websites that will advertise potential job positions that need to be filled by institutions.
Mandy.com would be an example of a 3rd party as they advertise 100's of jobs in TV and Film, from advertising a 'runners' position to editors and various other jobs with in a production crew. They will advertise the full, job description including pay, length and locations. The website effectively is a search engine for jobs in the TV and Film industry.
From an already employed person or a job seekers perspective, 'Mandy.com' is very easy to use and is very specific to, the website is able to suit your exact requirements. The negative to the website though is the fact that there will be much competition, as many people will be looking for the same job.
From an institution point of view, 'Many.com' is able to reach out to a very broad range of people, so the employer will get a good response from the advertisement. On the other hand though, with so many applicants, much like national press, many will not be suited for the job,
From an already employed person or a job seekers perspective, 'Mandy.com' is very easy to use and is very specific to, the website is able to suit your exact requirements. The negative to the website though is the fact that there will be much competition, as many people will be looking for the same job.
From an institution point of view, 'Many.com' is able to reach out to a very broad range of people, so the employer will get a good response from the advertisement. On the other hand though, with so many applicants, much like national press, many will not be suited for the job,
Word of mouth
Word of mouth mainly involves hearing about a potential job opening from a friend, who would put your application forward to their Superior.
Word of mouth can come in almost any example, where the job seeker has a friend already working in the industry. This method would stem from, someone gaining a job in any part of the crew, through any of the production stages.
An good thing for the employee, job seeker is that this method either allows them to get a job, in TV and Film which would be their desired industry, or it is a chance for someone to get a better job, whether that's in pay or a step higher or just given the opportunity to work for a better institution. Of course a negative is black-balling, this term refers to the person having a bad reputation, which means
that nay job they apply for they might not get because perhaps someone has heard about them and said not to employ them.
An obvious positive for an employer, is the fact that word of mouth is easy, and doesn't cost them anything. Of course the referral that the institution has employed may not be good at their job and now you have some one that you cant get rid of.
An good thing for the employee, job seeker is that this method either allows them to get a job, in TV and Film which would be their desired industry, or it is a chance for someone to get a better job, whether that's in pay or a step higher or just given the opportunity to work for a better institution. Of course a negative is black-balling, this term refers to the person having a bad reputation, which means
that nay job they apply for they might not get because perhaps someone has heard about them and said not to employ them. An obvious positive for an employer, is the fact that word of mouth is easy, and doesn't cost them anything. Of course the referral that the institution has employed may not be good at their job and now you have some one that you cant get rid of.
Networking
Networking much like word of mouth is hearing about the job from a person as opposed to the internet, magazine/newspaper. The difference stems from the fact that everyone will be in an event or convention that already have an attachment to the industry, and from there may here about a potential job.
Networking is used in much of the TV and Film industry. An example would be the trades fairs events that happen every year, throughout the event, many people will be talking, taking each others numbers and then using them in the future to perhaps get a job.
This method much like word of mouth is good for the 'employee' as by gaining more contacts, more opportunities are available and it creates more chances to further their careers. Of course first of all you need the contacts for networking to actually work, and the relationship has to be constant over long periods of time.From an institution point of view, networking means that the employee should come with a good reputation and be very committed & skilled at the job. Of course if the same people are being employed, then there becomes a creativity issue, where as employing new people, will be fresh and provide different outlooks on the project.
Personnel Contacts
This would happen through networking, where people will talk and gain new contacts, who may be know of a job that would suit you and can put your application forwards.
Usually to gain contacts, they come from actually working with others. Most of the time, when doing unpaid work, eg an entry level job as a runner. They can gain contacts with others from the crew, that they can later contact to see if there is any more work available.
As the runner, gaining personal contacts is vital, to be able to progress in the TV and Film industry. The struggle comes from making that first step of getting, the first job and making the contact.
Having a contact that the employer can call, means that it is an easy way to secure someone that is trustworthy and committed to the job. Equally recommendations that have been suggested may actually be bad at the job, and now have an employee that isn't up to the required standards.
Internal Promotion
this would simply be a promotion within the company, Typically the company has to advertise the job, but it may be that they already want someone internally to be promoted.
An example of internal promotion would be an assistant accountant, being promoted the an accountant, by the production company. As this job is on a full time contract, it is one of very few that can be internally promoted within the TV and Film industry.
Aside from gaining extra benefits like better pay, the main positive of internal promotion for the employee is sense of security, and feeling that they are doing a good job and the institution recgonises that. The more challenging aspect of an internal promotion are people that were at the same level as you in the hierarchy, may build up resentment as they feel that you shouldn't have got that promotion.
As an employer, the positives for internal promotion are that they know the employee well, and know that the employee is very hard working and dedicated to the job. Of course is does mean that further training may be needed, as the employee may not have the required skills for the next level up.
Trade Fairs
Theses would closely link to networking, as trade fairs are also conventions and events, where loads of people within the industry, and involved in TV and Film can go to the event with a special ticket and can meet new contacts and may find a new job.
Many trade fairs happen all around the world, the most recent was trade fairs event in Slovakia January 2016. This is where people involved with the Tv and Film industry come to a convention, and speak to many different people, and companies.
The trade events are good for employees or job seekers, as they help to make contacts and start networking. They can potentially help people to find better jobs and better their careers, equally they can help unemployed people that have already had experience in the industry to actually get a job. But the downside to these conventions are the fact that so many people go, that you may be lost in the crowd and not get to meet/ see any of the companies that are on offer.
From an employers view point, the trade events can allow for the opportunity to find employees not only experience and skilled at their job, but also to find people that are tried and trusted with in the industry. Equally not everyone at the event may be exceptional at their job and the institution may not find what they was looking for.
The trade events are good for employees or job seekers, as they help to make contacts and start networking. They can potentially help people to find better jobs and better their careers, equally they can help unemployed people that have already had experience in the industry to actually get a job. But the downside to these conventions are the fact that so many people go, that you may be lost in the crowd and not get to meet/ see any of the companies that are on offer.
From an employers view point, the trade events can allow for the opportunity to find employees not only experience and skilled at their job, but also to find people that are tried and trusted with in the industry. Equally not everyone at the event may be exceptional at their job and the institution may not find what they was looking for.
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