I have a request for some input from you. Based on information provided by Michelle Harbeson, it looks like C3PO is going to need 5 - 6 additional experienced salespeople who can "hit the ground running" to help facilitate our expansion into the Northern Florida/Southern Georgia region. An effective recruitment plan for these positions will accomplish the following goals:

1. Attract highly qualified, experienced salespeople who can be productive with little supervision and training, and

2. Help us fill the positions in a timely manner,

3. Minimize the cost of recruiting as much as possible while meeting the other goals.

My first question is whether you think members of your HR team have the time to conduct this recruitment process yourselves or you feel that we should enlist the help of an external recruiting agency to help with the recruitment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in this situation? If you decide to take this on yourselves, what are a couple likely sources of potential candidates that will help us meet the goals above?