Human Resource Management Recruitment outlines a seven step strategy for filling open positions: 1. Establish the need for new staff to replace losses, enter new markets, or due to growth. 2. Draw up a personality profile outlining the character traits needed to embody the organization's values and vision. 3. Write a job specification detailing responsibilities, outcomes, hours, appraisal processes, compensation and benefits. 4. Specify the necessary and desirable skills, qualifications, experience, and personality traits for the role. 5. Advertise the position through appropriate local, trade, or online publications. 6. Shortlist candidates by determining who most suits the position based on criteria