Barriers to Diversity in Film – A Research Review – Aug 07

very small numbers reported going on training in the previous
year, and relied on self-tuition;
over half those surveyed wanted more training, particularly in
business and finance, as well as to keep up with changing
technologies;
60% reported difficulties in accessing training because of fear of
losing work and taking time out;
20% thought training was high risk and fees were too high;
42% emphasised the competitiveness of the sector and stated
there were too many people in the field.
There is no breakdown of which groups access training and the kind of
courses they are looking for.
3.4.2 Networking among minority ethnic groups
It should come as no surprise that some groups use their own
networks to progress in the sector. In a London-based survey, more
minority ethnic workers had used friends and word of mouth than
white workers (35% compared with 28%) in finding their current jobs
(Holgate 2006: 2). The author argues that because this is such an
important way to secure employment, minority ethnic workers are
“More reliant on people they have worked with previously in order to
find their next job than white workers because previous colleagues are
aware of their skills and experience.” Almost two thirds of minority
ethnic respondents in the IES study on minority-led companies (MEL)
felt that a lack of junior positions offering a first rung in the ladder
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