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 You Choose the Right Staffing Agency, and What Separates a Good One From a Bad One?

Updated September 6, 2026, by Mike Cook, Grocery, Retail, and Pharmacy Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Choose a staffing agency on seven things: industry specialization backed by named placements,…

Category(ies): Blog, Mike Cook · Jul 30, 2025

Why Do Staffing Agency Fees Pay Off vs the Hidden Costs of Vacancy in Retail?

Updated May 13, 2026 Self-Checkout with Grocery Store Mike: the cost of an unfilled retail seat almost always exceeds the cost of filling it through a specialized…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · Jul 22, 2025

How Does Grocery's Human Touch Drive Service Excellence? Mike Cook Podcast Blueprint

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Transform Your Grocery Store with Legendary Customer Service: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage While competitors focus on automation…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · Jul 19, 2025

How Can Grocers Win Over Gen Z and Millennial Workers?

By Mike Cook, Grocery, Retail, and Pharmacy Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 8, 2026 To attract Gen Z and millennials to grocery, employers have to show three things:…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · Jun 27, 2025

How Far Back Should Your Resume Go, and Which Jobs Should You Cut?

By Mike Cook, Grocery, Retail, and Pharmacy Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: November 2 2026 Put the last 10 to 15 years of relevant work experience on your resume…

Category(ies): Blog, Mike Cook · Jun 26, 2025

What does a recruiter actually do, and how do you build a recruiting career?

Updated May 17, 2026 A recruiter connects employers with the right talent by managing the full hiring process: meeting with hiring managers to define a role, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating…

Category(ies): Blog, Mike Cook · Jun 21, 2025

Grocery Industry Career Growth: Promotions, Skills, Certifications, and Retail Trends

Updated: May 1, 2026 By Mike Cook, Grocery Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Advancement in the grocery industry is built on five things: starting in entry-level…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · May 28, 2025

How Do Top Staffing Partners Evaluate Cultural Alignment Beyond Skills?

By Mike Cook, Senior Executive Recruiter, Grocery and Retail, Frontline Source Group Updated on: June 6, 2026 Top staffing partners evaluate cultural alignment by mapping how an organization actually…

Category(ies): Blog, Mike Cook · Apr 12, 2025

How Can Employers Turn Hiring Challenges Into Business Growth in the 2025 Job Market?

By Mike Cook, Director of Executive Search, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 28, 2026 Employers turn hiring challenges into business growth by treating talent acquisition as a strategic function…

Category(ies): Blog, Mike Cook · Mar 18, 2025

How Do You Go from Entry-Level Grocery Associate to Store Manager in 3 Years?

By Mike Cook, Senior Executive Recruiter for Grocery, Retail, and Pharmacy, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 8, 2026 TL;DR This guide lays out a realistic three-year path from entry-level…

Category(ies): Blog, Mike Cook · Feb 17, 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.