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.

What Is the Best Way to Prioritize Work? A Recruiter's Guide

Updated September 15, 2026, by Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group The best way to prioritize work is to combine three things: the 1/3/9 method to…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Jul 3, 2025

What Are the Three Main Ways to Stand Out from Other Job Candidates?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 16, 2026 The three main ways to stand out from other job candidates are to demonstrate authentic professional passion,…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Jul 1, 2025

How Do You Build a Personal Brand That Advances Your Career?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 4, 2026 To build a personal brand, define the value you uniquely deliver, communicate it…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Jun 15, 2025

What Should You Leave Off Your Resume in 2026?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 9, 2026 In 2026, leave these red flags off your resume: unprofessional email addresses,…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · May 9, 2025

Why Should Employers Partner With a Staffing Agency? Seven Reasons From an Executive Recruiter

By Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 7, 2026 TL;DR Employers partner with a professional staffing agency for seven reasons:…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · May 1, 2025

How Do You Build Recruitment Analytics Partnerships With Staffing Providers?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: Jun 3, 2026 You build a recruitment analytics partnership by moving beyond basic vendor metrics…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Apr 16, 2025

How Should Job Seekers Communicate with Their Recruiter?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 16, 2026 Job seekers who land their best roles through a recruiter practice five habits: honesty about goals, salary,…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Feb 24, 2025

What Are the Five Qualities Recruiters Look for Most in New Hires?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 18, 2026 The five qualities recruiters look for most in new hires are adaptability, a growth mindset and learning…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Feb 18, 2025

Why is Lifelong Learning Essential for the Modern Professional's Career?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: Aug 8, 2026 Lifelong learning has become an essential part of professional success in a fast-moving…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Dec 31, 2024

Why Is Q4 the Best Time to Partner with a Staffing Agency?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Sales Manager and Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: November 2 2026 Q4 is the best time to partner with a staffing agency because year-end…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Oct 31, 2024

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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.