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.

How Do Staffing Agencies Work, and Who Should Use One?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 16, 2026 A staffing agency recruits, screens, and places professionals with employers on a contract,…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jul 31, 2025

How Do Dallas Staffing Agencies Fit into the Gig Economy?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 5, 2026 A staffing agency acts as employer of record on gig and project-based work, carrying the…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jul 27, 2025

How Do You Explain a Career Change in a Job Interview with Confidence?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: June 15, 2026 To explain a career change in an interview, frame it as purposeful evolution: open with a…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jul 11, 2025

What Should You Write in a Thank You Note After an Interview, and When Should You Send It?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 9, 2026 Write a thank you note after an interview the same day, by email, in under 150 words:…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jun 22, 2025

What is severance pay, and how do you evaluate and negotiate a package?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 9, 2026 Severance pay is compensation an employer provides when it ends a job through layoff, restructuring,…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jun 17, 2025

When Should You Switch Staffing Partners? Warning Signs and Strategic Talent Solutions

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: August 7, 2026 Recognizing the warning signs early helps employers decide when to switch staffing partners…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jun 4, 2025

When Should You Hire a Staffing Agency? Seven Signals It Is Time

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 17, 2026 Hire a staffing agency when a role has been open longer than the vacancy cost justifies,…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jun 2, 2025

How Do You Write a Two-Week Notice That Preserves Your Reputation?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: November 7, 2026. Write your two-week notice as a one-page letter that states your resignation and exact…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · May 11, 2025

How do you win the talent war and hire in high-competition industries?

By Cassidy Jacobs Updated on: Jun 4, 2026 In high-competition industries, the winners reimagine talent acquisition rather than tweaking traditional recruiting. To win the talent war in high-competition…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Apr 19, 2025

What Talent Assessment Methods Actually Predict Job Performance?

Updated May 19, 2026 The talent assessment methods that best predict job performance are the ones that make candidates demonstrate capability rather than describe it: structured work sample simulations,…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Apr 8, 2025

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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.