1. Create a job description - With the manager who will be responsible for this employee write a broad general statement that includes the duties, responsibilities, and scope of the job. 2. Develop a list of job requirements - This should be a detailed list of the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for the job. This will be an indicator of whether qualified candidates are present in the company or whether the company will need to recruit from outside. 3. Assess current employee skills to look for a likely candidate. 4. Look at turnover trends to determine when people are likely to leave the organization so that the company can be prepared to recruit. 5. Assess any internal business trends such as changes in work shifts, workforce demographics, and possibility of downsizing. 6. Assess any external business trends such as the possibility of mergers or changes in legislation. 7. Develop a recruitment plan