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.

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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.

Hiring guides for employers

Practical answers for hiring managers and HR leaders, such as whether to use direct hire or contract staffing, what a temp agency charges and what is in the bill rate, how to compare executive search firms before you sign, when to choose an executive search firm or a staffing agency, and why job postings fail to attract qualified candidates.

Career advice for job seekers

Straight talk from recruiters on interviews, resumes, and career moves, including whether to bring iced coffee to a job interview, the executive bio versus the resume, what the LinkedIn About section is for, thank you note subject lines after an interview, and how to write a letter of resignation.

Labor market and talent shortage reports

Data-backed looks at where hiring is hardest and why, such as the sonographer shortage, the shortage of associate attorneys in Dallas, why so many dental hygienist roles stay open, and what happens if you cut staff for AI and the chips never arrive.

City and local market guides

More than 100 articles focus on specific markets, including top accounting staffing agencies in Atlanta, choosing a staffing agency in Houston, and the top staffing agencies in the United States.

Frontline Source Group blog by the numbers infographic showing 895 articles published from August 2018 through October 30, 2026, 87 percent of titles framed as questions, 425 articles in 2026, 45 podcast episodes, articles by year from 9 in 2018 to 425 in 2026, articles by author led by Bill Kasko with 374, and the most popular topic threads including staffing and hiring, city market guides, job interviews, resumes and LinkedIn, and salary
The Frontline Source Group blog by the numbers, counted from the blog index on October 30, 2026: articles by year, by author, and by topic thread.

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.

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

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.