As the recruiter, it will be your responsibility to work with the hiring manager to identify a diverse candidate pool and find a great Marketing Director. You will need to act fast because it will be critical to replace the position before the beginning of the current incumbent leaves. To start your recruitment project, you will need to develop a recruiting strategy, as well as, a selection strategy that will facilitate a smooth and successful process. In your process, you will need to develop strong selection tools to evaluate all potential candidates. This would include, but would not be limited to, interviews, reference checks and/or tests.

1. Define and outline the hiring process which you will communicate and use during the recruitment process. For example, how will you move candidates who meet the qualifications through the hiring process?
2. Develop a recruiting strategy that will outline your recruiting method and the recruitment sources used to identify and recruit prospective candidates. Think about targeted companies, agencies, professional associations, Internet, etc.
3. Develop a selection tool with a minimum of ten interview questions that will help you screen potential candidates. It is recommended you should a combination of the different types of interview questions (i.e. behavioural).
4. Develop reference check questions that will help the hiring manager learn how to best manage the person should they be hired.
5. Assess the impact of legal, regulatory and ethical considerations to this recruitment and selection process.
6. Evaluate your own contribution to the selection