How Does Frontline Screen the Candidates in Its Talent Showcase?
Every candidate in the Frontline Talent Showcase has been interviewed by a Frontline recruiter, reference checked, and cleared through the firm's screening process before the profile goes live. Employers browse those profiles by location, category, employment type, and skills, and can cut the placement fee by as much as 20 to 50 percent off regular agency fees. It is backed by a firm that has completed 5,619 plus placements from 32 plus offices since 2004.
Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026), ranked #158 in 2026, and Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026). The firm is a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 honoree, an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency, and a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA). It holds a 98.94% executive retention rate and a 5.0 star Trustpilot rating across 676 plus verified reviews.
What is the Frontline Talent Showcase?
Think of it as self-service recruiting with the hard part already done. Every profile in the showcase belongs to a professional our recruiters have already interviewed and cleared. You pick who you want to meet, and Frontline handles the rest. Because the screening is finished before you ever see a profile, we can pass a real share of the savings back to you.
Who are the candidates in the showcase?
They are working professionals who came to Frontline through our recruiting process and cleared our screening. Some are between roles, some are open to the right move, and all of them have already been vetted by a Frontline recruiter. Each profile shows details like location, availability, skills, and education so you can judge whether someone is worth a conversation.
What does Frontline's screening process include?
It starts with a recruiter interview that covers the candidate's work history, the skills they use every day, the kind of role and pay they are looking for, and whether they are truly ready to make a move. References are checked, and role-specific skills testing can be added for positions where hands-on ability matters, like accounting software or Microsoft Office. A profile only goes into the showcase after the candidate clears that process, so the first conversation you have is with someone a recruiter has already vetted.
Why is it called a candidate remarketing showcase?
Because it puts great people back in front of employers. Recruiting and screening a strong candidate takes real work. The showcase lets that work pay off again by introducing already-screened professionals to employers who need them, at a lower cost than starting a search from scratch.
How does the Talent Showcase work for employers?
It takes three steps: search, request, and meet. You can do the first two on your own at talent.frontlinesourcegroup.com, and a Frontline account manager takes it from there.
How do you search for candidates?
Start with a location and a distance, anywhere from 10 to 100 miles. Then narrow by job category, employment type (contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire and permanent), and specific skills. If you are hiring on a regular basis, create an account to save your searches and sign up for talent alerts, so new profiles that match what you need come to you.
What happens after you request a candidate?
Click Request Candidate on any profile and your inquiry goes straight to Frontline. An account manager follows up to learn about your opening, confirms the candidate's interest and availability, explains the fee, and sets up the interview.
How much can employers save with the Talent Showcase?
Placement fees on showcase candidates may be reduced by as much as 20 to 50 percent off regular staffing agency fees. Here is a simple way to picture it. On a standard direct hire search, the fee is typically 20 to 30 percent of first-year base salary, as published on our pricing page. On an $80,000 hire at a 25 percent fee, that is $20,000. A 20 to 50 percent reduction would bring the fee down to roughly $10,000 to $16,000. Your actual savings depend on the candidate and the role, and your account manager confirms the number before you commit.
| First-year base salary | Standard direct hire fee (25 percent) | Talent Showcase fee (20 to 50 percent less) | Estimated savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $15,000 | $7,500 to $12,000 | $3,000 to $7,500 |
| $80,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 to $16,000 | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| $100,000 | $25,000 | $12,500 to $20,000 | $5,000 to $12,500 |
| $125,000 | $31,250 | $15,625 to $25,000 | $6,250 to $15,625 |
What types of professionals are in the Talent Showcase?
The showcase spans most of the disciplines Frontline recruits for every day, from entry-level office support to executive management. Categories include:
- Accounting, auditing, and finance
- Administrative and general office
- Customer service
- Engineering, including civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, aerospace, and computer
- Environmental and EHS
- Executive management
- Grocery and retail
- Human resources
- Information technology and software
- Legal
- Manufacturing
- Marketing and sales
Profiles change as candidates are placed and new ones are added, so the mix shifts over time. Talent alerts are the easiest way to keep up with it.
When is the Talent Showcase a better fit than a full search?
It comes down to how specific the role is and how much the fee matters. Both routes lead to a screened, qualified hire; the showcase just starts from people we already know.
| How it works | Full Frontline search | Talent Showcase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Recruiting begins from your job description | Candidates Frontline has already recruited |
| Screening | Done for your search after you engage Frontline | Done before the profile goes live |
| Who picks the candidates | A Frontline recruiter presents a shortlist | You browse and request the people you want |
| Placement fee | Contingent fee, typically 20 to 30 percent of first-year base salary | Reduced by as much as 20 to 50 percent off regular agency fees |
| Employment types | Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire | Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire or permanent |
| Best fit | Specialized, hard-to-fill, or senior leadership roles | Clear openings with some flexibility on the exact profile |
When should you use the Talent Showcase?
The showcase works best when you have a clear opening, some flexibility on the exact profile, and a real reason to keep the fee down. It is also a smart first stop before you open a search. Five minutes of browsing might turn up the person you need.
When is a full search the better call?
If you need a very specific background, a hard-to-find certification, or a senior leader, a full search built around your job description is usually the better path. You can start one through the employer request form. Current Frontline clients who want to run more of the process in house can also look at our candidate sourcing subscription.
How do professionals get featured in the Talent Showcase?
It starts with applying to Frontline. Job seekers who want to be considered should apply through the Frontline Source Group application page. A recruiter reviews every application, and professionals who clear our screening may be featured in the showcase, where employers across the country can find them.
Why hire through Frontline Source Group?
A few things set Frontline apart. On direct hire, the 5-Year Placement Warranty is 20 times longer than the 90-day guarantee common in the industry. The firm publishes its pricing openly, which few staffing firms do, and backs that openness with a 5.0 star Trustpilot rating across 676 plus verified reviews and the stories on the testimonials page. You can also see our recent placements and awards for yourself. People. Process. Service. is the standard behind all of it.
Frequently Asked Questions: Frontline Talent Showcase
What is the Frontline Talent Showcase?
The Talent Showcase is an online database of professionals that Frontline Source Group has already recruited and screened. Employers can browse candidate profiles, filter by location, category, employment type, and skills, and request the people they want to meet, often at a placement fee reduced by as much as 20 to 50 percent off regular staffing agency fees. It lives at talent.frontlinesourcegroup.com.
Who are the candidates in the Talent Showcase?
They are professionals Frontline recruiters have already interviewed, reference checked, and cleared through the firm's screening process, with role-specific skills testing added where it fits the job. Because that work is done before the profile goes live, Frontline can offer these candidates to employers at a reduced fee.
How much can employers save with the Talent Showcase?
Placement fees for Talent Showcase candidates may be reduced by as much as 20 to 50 percent off regular staffing agency fees. The exact savings depend on the candidate and the role, and your Frontline account manager confirms the fee before you move forward.
How do I search the Talent Showcase?
Go to talent.frontlinesourcegroup.com and filter by location and distance (from 10 to 100 miles), job category, employment type, and skills. Each profile shows details such as location, availability, skills, and education, and you can save searches and sign up for talent alerts.
What happens after I request a candidate from the Talent Showcase?
Clicking Request Candidate on a profile sends your inquiry to Frontline. A Frontline account manager follows up to learn about your opening, confirms the candidate's interest and availability, explains the fee, and sets up the interview.
Is the Talent Showcase only for direct hire roles?
No. Showcase candidates can be filtered by employment type, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire or permanent roles, so you can find people for the type of hire you are making.
What types of professionals are in the Talent Showcase?
The showcase covers a wide range of categories, including accounting and finance, administrative and general office, customer service, engineering, environmental and EHS, executive management, grocery, human resources, information technology and software, legal, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
Do I need an account to use the Talent Showcase?
You can browse profiles without an account. Signing up lets you save searches and get talent alerts when new candidates who match your needs are added.
How is the Talent Showcase different from a full Frontline search?
A full search starts from your job description and recruits candidates specifically for your role. The Talent Showcase lets you pick from professionals Frontline has already screened, which is why the fee can be lower. If you do not see the right person in the showcase, Frontline can run a full search through frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html.
How can a job seeker be featured in the Talent Showcase?
Start by applying through frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. A Frontline recruiter reviews your background, and professionals who clear the screening process may be featured in the Talent Showcase for employers to discover.
What is Frontline Source Group?
Frontline Source Group is a nationwide professional staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004 by Bill Kasko. The firm operates 32 plus offices, has completed 5,619 plus placements, holds a 98.94% executive retention rate, and carries a 5.0 star Trustpilot rating across 676 plus verified reviews. Frontline is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026), ranked #158 in 2026, and Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026).
How does Frontline Source Group price a standard direct hire search?
A standard direct hire placement is a contingent fee, typically 20 to 30 percent of the placed candidate's first-year base salary depending on seniority and search complexity, with no charge unless a hire is made. Direct hire placements are backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day guarantee common in the industry. Full details are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/pricing.html.