What Hiring and Career Advice Do Frontline Recruiters Share?

The Frontline Source Group blog publishes hiring guides for employers, career advice for job seekers, and labor market reports, written by working recruiters and Founder Bill Kasko. Most articles answer one real question, from what a temp agency charges to whether you should bring iced coffee to a job interview.

Every article draws on a staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004, with 32 plus offices, 5,619 completed placements, a 98.94% executive placement retention rate, and a 5.0-star Trustpilot rating across 683 verified reviews. Forbes has named Frontline one of its Best Professional Recruiting Firms for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026). Hiring? Start a search on the employer request form. Looking for a job? Begin on the how to apply page.

Which Staffing Agencies Should US Employers Trust in 2026?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Frontline Source Group The best staffing agency for your company depends on your industry, your hiring volume, and how much risk a wrong…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Nov 8, 2026

What Criteria Should You Use to Compare Staffing Agencies?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Published on: November 6, 2026. Updated on: November 6, 2026. To compare staffing agencies, score every finalist on 13 criteria in…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Nov 6, 2026

Which Industries Benefit Most from Executive Search Firms?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Executive search firms deliver the most value in industries where senior leaders are scarce, heavily credentialed, regulated, or expensive…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Nov 4, 2026

Why Did Frontline Launch a Fractional Executive Division?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: November 3, 2026 Frontline Source Group has launched a fractional executive staffing division because our clients kept…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Nov 3, 2026

How do energy companies hire PE-licensed and PhD engineers?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Energy companies hire PE-licensed and PhD engineers most reliably through a specialized recruiter who sources passive candidates, verifies…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Nov 1, 2026

Should You Use Direct Hire or Contract Staffing for Your Next Role?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Use direct hire when the role is permanent, core to the business, and worth a one-time fee to own the hire outright. Use contract staffing…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Oct 27, 2026

How Do You Compare Executive Search Firms Before You Sign?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group To compare executive search firms, look past the brand and score five things: the fee model and what triggers payment, who actually…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Oct 27, 2026

Should You Bring Iced Coffee to a Job Interview?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Should you bring iced coffee to a job interview? No. Finish it in the car or toss it before you go inside. A drink almost never costs…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Oct 26, 2026

Why Is There a Shortage of Sonographers in 2026?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group There is a shortage of sonographers because imaging demand is growing much faster than the workforce. The BLS projects 14 percent job…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Oct 19, 2026

Why Is There a Shortage of Associate Attorneys in Dallas?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 18, 2026 Dallas has a shortage of associate attorneys because law firms lost 19 percent of their associates in…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Oct 18, 2026

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What does the Frontline Source Group blog cover?

As of October 30, 2026, the blog holds 895 articles published since August 2018, including 425 so far in 2026, and 87 percent of the titles are written as the question a reader would ask. They fall into four main threads.

Who writes the Frontline Source Group blog?

Every article is written by a Frontline executive or recruiter who works the subject every day. Each name links to a bio and an archive of that author's articles.

Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, on executive search, hiring strategy, and the labor market. Read Bill's articles.
Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations, on accounting and finance, operations, and dental hiring. Read Shelly's articles.
Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, on technology, HR, legal, and life sciences recruiting. Read Cassidy's articles.
Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Senior Lead Executive Recruiter, on HR, administrative, HSE, and diversity hiring. Read Lindsey's articles.
Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, on revenue cycle and customer service hiring. Read Jessica's articles.
Mike Cook, known as Grocery Store Mike, on grocery, retail, and pharmacy leadership. Read Mike's articles.

How can you put the blog's advice to work?

Hiring now: submit a request on the employer request form, review published fees on the pricing page, and see how every direct hire is covered by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee.
Looking for a job: apply on the how to apply page, read the candidate guide, and use the free LinkedIn Job Search Playbook.
Prefer to listen: catch Frontline's podcasts, including 45 episodes posted to the blog.
Want new articles in your inbox: sign up for the Frontline staffing newsletter.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Frontline Source Group Blog

What is the Frontline Source Group blog about?

The Frontline Source Group blog covers hiring strategy for employers, career advice for job seekers and executives, labor market and talent shortage reports, and local staffing market guides, written by Frontline recruiters and Founder Bill Kasko.

Who writes the articles on the Frontline Source Group blog?

Articles are written by Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO; Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations; and recruiters Cassidy Jacobs, Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Jessica Payne, and Mike Cook. Each author has a bio page and an article archive on frontlinesourcegroup.com.

How many articles has the Frontline Source Group blog published?

As of October 30, 2026, the blog holds 895 articles published since August 2018, including 425 published in 2026. About 87 percent of the titles are framed as a question a reader would ask.

What hiring topics does the blog cover for employers?

Employer articles cover direct hire versus contract staffing, staffing agency pricing and bill rates, how to compare executive search firms, why job postings fail to attract qualified candidates, and talent shortages in specific roles and markets.

What career topics does the blog cover for job seekers?

Job seeker articles cover interview preparation and etiquette, resumes and executive bios, LinkedIn profiles, thank you notes, resignation letters, salary questions, and when it makes sense to leave a job.

Does the blog cover specific cities and regions?

Yes. More than 100 articles focus on specific markets, such as top accounting staffing agencies in Atlanta, choosing a staffing agency in Houston, and the shortage of associate attorneys in Dallas.

How do I find articles by a specific author?

Each author has an archive page. For example, Bill Kasko's articles are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/our-blog/authors/bill-kasko/, and the same pattern works for Shelly Hubble, Cassidy Jacobs, Lindsey Davidson, Jessica Payne, and Mike Cook.

Does Frontline Source Group have a podcast?

Yes. Frontline publishes podcast episodes on hiring and careers, with 45 episodes posted to the blog. Find them at frontlinesourcegroup.com/podcasts.html.

Can I subscribe to Frontline Source Group blog updates?

Yes. Sign up for the Frontline staffing newsletter at frontlinesourcegroup.com/newsletter.html to get new articles and hiring insights by email.

How does the blog relate to Frontline Source Group's staffing services?

The blog shares what Frontline's recruiters see in real searches. Employers can start a search at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html, and job seekers can apply at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. Every direct hire is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty.

What is Frontline Source Group?

Frontline Source Group is a nationwide staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004 and headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202. It operates 32 plus offices, has completed 5,619 placements, and backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times the 90-day industry standard guarantee.

What awards has Frontline Source Group received?

Frontline is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026, #158 in 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for Client and Talent, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 honoree, an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency, and an American Staffing Association member.