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 an oil and gas staffing agency that delivers?

By Shelly Hubble, CSP, Senior Vice President of Operations, Frontline Source Group Choose an oil and gas staffing agency by verifying five things before you sign: dedicated energy recruiters, a documented…

Category(ies): Blog, Shelly Hubble · Sep 21, 2026

What Are the Benefits and Best Practices of IT Contract Staffing?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group IT contract staffing brings in technology professionals for a defined period, project, or skill requirement, giving employers…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Sep 20, 2026

Contract or Direct Hire: Which Staffing Model Fits the Role?

By Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Senior Lead Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Choose contract staffing when the need is tied to a project, deadline, or uncertain headcount. Choose direct hire when…

Category(ies): Blog, Lindsey Davidson · Sep 20, 2026

Is That Staffing Agency Legitimate? 11 Checks Before You Sign

By Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group A reputable staffing agency proves itself with evidence you can verify: awards from named third parties, reviews on platforms it does not…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Sep 19, 2026

What Does an Executive Search Guarantee Actually Protect?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group An executive search guarantee typically promises one replacement search at no additional professional fee if a placed executive leaves…

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

Should You Send a Thank You Email After an Interview?

By Jessica Payne, Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Yes. Send a thank you email after every interview, within 24 hours. A short, specific, proofread note reinforces your fit while the hiring…

Category(ies): Blog, Jessica Payne · Sep 17, 2026

What Should Employers Know About Staffing Agency Guarantees?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group A staffing agency guarantee is the clause in a staffing agreement that defines what the agency owes you if a placed candidate leaves…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Sep 16, 2026

What Are the Best Administrative and Executive Assistant Jobs in Atlanta?

By Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Senior Lead Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 16, 2026 The best administrative and executive assistant jobs in Atlanta are the ones that match…

Category(ies): Blog, Shelly Hubble · Sep 15, 2026

What Should Companies Look for When Choosing a C-Suite Recruiting Firm?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Choose a C-suite recruiting firm by testing four things before you sign: who personally runs the search after the pitch, how the fee…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Sep 12, 2026

How Does Temporary Staffing Work in Tennessee and Surrounding Areas?

By Lindsey Davidson, CDR, Senior Lead Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: September 19, 2026 Temporary staffing in Tennessee works through an agency that recruits, screens, and…

Category(ies): Blog, Lindsey Davidson · Sep 11, 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.