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 Should You Do When You Keep Getting Rejected for Jobs?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: October 8, 2026. Repeated job rejection is a normal part of the job search market, not a verdict on you as a professional.…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Jul 17, 2023

What Are the 3 Job Description Red Flags Scaring Away Your Best Applicants?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: Aug 31, 2026 The three job description red flags that scare away your best applicants are signaling no professional balance,…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Jul 10, 2023

How Is Technology Changing Rural Grocery Stores for the Better?

By Mike Cook, Director of Executive Search, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 27, 2026 On the Self-Checkout podcast, Grocery Store Mike and Jeff Klaus of Retail Data…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · Jun 22, 2023

Why Are Skilled Trades Careers Worth Celebrating, with Greg Crumpton of ServiceLogic?

Updated May 21, 2026

Skilled trades careers are worth celebrating because the U.S. economy runs on the work of HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, welders, and the broader…

Category(ies): Podcast · Jun 21, 2023

What Three Traits Do the Most Successful CEOs Share?

Originally published June 19, 2023. Updated September 5, 2026, by Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group The most successful CEOs share three traits: self-confidence paired…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Jun 19, 2023

How Does The Grocery Gal Keep Rural Grocery Stores Alive?

By Mike Cook, Grocery Store Mike, Grocery, Retail, and Pharmacy Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group. Guest: Jena Good, The Grocery Gal. Updated on: Monday, 02 November 2026 07:09:23 · Jun 15, 2023

How Do You Decipher a Potential Employer's Company Culture Before Accepting an Offer?

By Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist, Frontline Source Group Updated on: July 14, 2026 To read a company's culture before you accept an offer, ask five direct questions in the interview:…

Category(ies): Blog, Cassidy Jacobs · Jun 12, 2023

Self-Checkout with Grocery Store Mike: How Does Oasis Fresh Market sell food and build community?

In this episode of the Self-Checkout podcast, Tyler Kern and Grocery Store Mike are joined by Aaron "AJ" Johnson, the founder of The Oasis Fresh Market and The Oasis Projects.…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · Jun 8, 2023

How do You Ensure Enough Workplace Coverage During the Summer Months?

By Bill Kasko, Founder, President, and CEO, Frontline Source Group Updated on: Aug 8, 2026 Balancing summer time off with business continuity comes down to managing PTO, staggering vacations, and…

Category(ies): Bill Kasko, Blog · Jun 6, 2023

What are the benefits of being an independent grocer? Tim Taylor of 4T's Family Market explains

By Mike Cook, Grocery and Retail Executive Recruiter, Frontline Source Group Updated on: August 30, 2026

The benefits of being an independent grocer, according to Tim Taylor…

Category(ies): Mike Cook, Podcast · Jun 6, 2023

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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.