Hi, I’m Bill Kasko, president and CEO of Frontline Source Group.  Over the last few months, Frontline Source Group has joined forces with local churches to connect people and to provide assistance and direction in finding a job.  The response has been so incredible, that we wanted to share just a few tips to you, too!

Networking is the easiest way to make professional connections.  By reaching out to your community, family, and friends, you might know someone who knows someone who might be hiring.  By joining forces with networking groups, like churches, community activities, etc. you may find your connection to a great job.  Everyone should know who you are and what you do.

If you are not registered with staffing agencies, make it your goal to do so.  Many jobs never even make it onto job boards before they are filled.  Increase your odds and meet new staffing professionals.  Keep an open mind on the title, pay, location – this could be your way in the door of a great company.

Update your resume with relevant information.  If you aren’t up to date, you could be missing out on potential connections too.  If you need help with your resume, reach out to the Resume Corporation.  www.theresumecorporation.com is where you need to go to get started perfecting your resume to pass out in all of your networking endeavors.

Networking doesn’t stop in person… you can do it online too.  If you aren’t already, set up professional profiles in Facebook.com, jobertalk.com, linkedin.com – these are all great places to make new professional connections.  Jobs sometimes can be posted here too, so keep these profiles up to date.

If you have interest in having our team come and talk with your community group, we would love to help!  Forward any inquiries to jim.wilson@frtline.com to discuss further.

Hi, I’m Bill Kasko, CEO and President of Frontline Source Group, based here in Texas. This week, I’d like to discuss something near and dear to my heart- the importance of following directions. This week, I have seen a number of people get disqualified for different job opportunities due to not completing the application process correctly. Every company has different hiring activities, and missing steps has hurt people applying.

For example, our Staffing Agency requires people to apply through our website: http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com . Some people have come by our office or have faxed in resumes. We say that we can not take resumes through these formats. By not applying through our temp agency website, we lose that information, and potential perfect matches never are contacted for great jobs. Check with the company that you are trying to apply to in order to find out the correct application activities.

We know a company that sends out a questionaire along with an application. They say that very often they receive back the questionaire or the application, but not both. By not following directions, those job seekers are pulling themselves out of the running.

When applying for jobs, think about creating a check list! This can be an invaluable tool to ensure that you are doing everything right to a.) make the right impression and b.) show that you can follow instructions. This is setting everything in motion in the right direction. If you need to make phone calls, show up to interviews, complete applications, pass out reference letters, etc… if the company calls for certain tools to evaluate your application to the company, put yourself in the best light possible. No two companies work exactly the same, so paying attention to these differences, can be the difference between a job offer or no job offer. It may seem simple, but it’s incredible to see what kind of impact small activities have on your career future.

For other tips on the right steps to find a new job, check out www.jobertalk.com too! There’s some excellent information that can assist you on the job hunt.

Good luck with your job search. Happy hunting.

Hi, I’m Bill Kasko, President and CEO of Frontline Source Group.  Here’s a peak into the job market here in Texas.  If you are on the job market, maybe it’s time to start thinking about contract positions.  Employers have jobs that need to get done, and who are looking to avoid overhead costs of having a long term employee due to an inconsistent marketing, are turning to agencies like Frontline Source Group to hire outstanding employees to share their expertise.  Check out www.frontlinesourcegroup.com .

What do you need to do to get a contract in this increasing market?

1. Highlight your experience – what makes you stand out?

2. Build up your resume!  If you don’t know where to go, we can direct you to our jobertalk partner, The Resume Corporation.  They will put you on the right path.

3. Interview, network, connect.  Find reputable sources, and remind people that you are open to contract opportunities.  

Contracts often serve as a great way to get your foot in the door.  Keep an open mind – you may find your next great career path.  Happy Hunting!

Hi, I’m Bill Kasko, CEO and President of Frontline Source Group.  We’re a staffing and temporary placement firm based here in DFW.  It’s been awhile, but I am happy to report some positive news.  The second quarter is here and already our group is starting to see some positive movement in the job market.  This has been our busiest week this whole year!

Now is the time to get ahead in your job search and make some real headway.  What can you do to stand out?  Here are just a few tips that will take you a long way.

1. Networking! Connect with past employers and colleagues through sites like Linkedin and Jobertalk.com.  This is a great place to go to get your name out there and remind people that you are looking to expand in your career.  www.jobertalk.com

2. Your resume!  This is your first presentation of yourself to future employers.  A great way to stand out is to highlight your experience, expertise, and accomplishments.  You can turn to services like The Resume Corporation to tune up your resume to have it looking flawless.  Make your first impression really count. www.theresumecorporation.com

3. Use your agencies.  Sign up with agencies as they often have jobs that rarely get posted out by companies.  Frontline handles confidential new postings daily.  Reach out!  Submit your resume today to us through our website and we’ll follow up with potential matches as they come open.  www.frontlinesourcegroup.com/openjobs.htm

Happy hunting and good luck!

Hi, I’m Bill Kasko, president and CEO of Frontline Source Group.  We have a great customer service opportunity in Irving.  They are looking especially for someone with call center experience along with plumbing knowledge.  If you’ve worked in a plumbing sales department in a local retailer or in a plumbing company in an office capacity, we want to talk to you.

If you want to apply, just go to our website, www.frontlinesourcegroup.com and apply by clicking on the open jobs tab.  Or check out our jobing ad.

Here’s the full job description:

Our  Irving , TX client is seeking a temp to possible hire Customer Service Representative.  In this role the representatives will be taking anywhere from 60-80 calls per day from clients and sales representatives.

Job Description:

Order entry

Order confirmation

Expediting orders

Other administrative duties as needed.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in a call center environment

Previous experience in a plumbing department required

MS Office experience

Oracle experience is a huge plus

Must have a good attitude, self motivated, hard worker, and posses a positive attitude

Please visit us on the web at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D.  Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.   Clients will not sponsor visas.

Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas , which location in Austin , Dallas , Fort Worth , Plano , Houston , Sugar Land ,  and The Woodlands.

Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements.  We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States and Canada .

Hi. I am Bill Kasko, President and CEO of Frontline Source Group.  Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing staffing firms in Texas, with corporate headquarters in DFW.  Even in an economic downturn, companies are still going to hire people to keep their business going strong.  What are you going to do to keep the spotlight on you and not the other masses of job seekers?  It’s all about your resume.

Before even thinking about posting your resume to great websites like Jobing.com or directly to potential employers, your resume has got to have that sparkle that draws hiring managers in so that they want to call you.  There are plenty of great resources that you can utilize to help you craft a resume that gets you noticed above your competition.  The Texas Workforce Commission offers some assistance in putting together a resume – though it will have a template look.  There are companies like The Resume Corporation (www.theresumecorporation.com) where you can pay to have a resume written for you.  If you’re in school, definitely utilize your career development center to have them help you put a solid resume together.

Once you feel like your resume is written in a way where you look like a reliable and brilliant professional, then it’s time to hit all of the job boards with your resume.  Make sure that words that might be searched with regards to popular job description show up.  From titles to software programs to skills you may have, it should all be listed on your resume.  Highlight outstanding accomplishments and you’ll be looking on to great new opportunities within your job search.

Happy hunting and best of luck!

Hi, this is Bill Kasko , President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Inc. We are a temporary staffing and direct hire employment placement agency based in Dallas with office throughout Texas .

I remember the recession of 1980 like it was yesterday.  I was just 15 years old and my family lived right outside of Detroit .  My father, a lawyer, who worked his way through college and my mother who raised four children, said it was time to pick up and move south.  Our family relocated to a town 25 miles north of Dallas .  At the time, this small but growing town had one high school and many dirt roads with numerous farms and cattle roaming the fields.  I recall the day our parents announced that we would be moving to Plano , Texas and how odd I found the name to be.  The recession came and went and this small north Texas town of open fields grew into a hub of job growth and opportunity for some of the largest corporations in America .

My point is that this too will pass!  Today they announced the unemployment rate went to 7.6% on a national level.  I decided what they announced is that the employment rate is 92.4%….sounds much better.  When will this end? Who knows so stop pointing fingers or waiting for someone else to fix the mess and start working on your next career opportunity.  Every person out there looking for a job opportunity needs to get creative.  Networking and the internet are two very easy and quick ways to get noticed.  A recent study by Careerbuilder.com showed that only 1 in 4 job seekers go to staffing agencies for their next job opportunity.  Hello…that is only 25% of the people looking which translates into you having a huge advantage if you get your resume to employment agencies.  Have you done that yet?  Have you submitted your resume or applied to jobs posted by agencies?  Is your resume in the database for Jobing.com, Careerbuilder.com or Monster.com? Are you networking on sites like Facebook, MySpace or Jobertalk.com? If not, what are you waiting for?

On one of the cable talk shows recently someone said that this is a crazy time in the history of our country.  To me that would mean that the same old things that have worked in the past will not work this time.  Press forward and get creative in your attempts to get your resume in front of HR, hiring managers or staffing agencies.  Remember to stay positive, professional and always be looking for opportunities…they are out there!

If you are looking for employment, or are looking for that perfect employee, Frontline Source Group is here to help you! Our new motto… “We are not participating in the recession!”

Please be sure to visit us on our website at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com for more information about us and our available positions!

Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing Staffing agencies for Technical Services, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Administrative, and Clerical employment staffing. Our offices are currently located in Dallas , Fort Worth , Plano , Houston , Sugar Land , The Woodlands, and Austin Texas.

Hi, this is Bill Kasko , President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Inc. a temporary staffing and direct hire employment placement agency here in  Dallas . To many it is really bad!  Today the Texas Workforce Commission released the employment numbers for December 2008.  This would be the number of jobs either created or lost in the State of Texas .  Today we found out that 25,700 jobs were lost in December and that unemployment went from 5.7% to 6.0%.  This might seem like a lot to many….but is it?  The country currently has an unemployment rate of 7.0%.  Texas is one full point lower than the national average and some states are seeing even higher numbers.

So what does this mean to all of us?  I do not believe anyone expected Texas to show an increase in jobs during December.  The loss of jobs was actually lower than what we would have expected with all of the news out there about layoffs.  Think about this, if the number was expected to be higher and it is lower, we must have created some jobs during the month. 

So where are the jobs if this is true?  That is the million dollar question or maybe the trillion dollar question as we watch our government try to fix the employment issue.  Here is what we do know if you are looking for work:

Network – network, network, network!  If you do not have your resume on job boards and are not using social networking sites then you are behind in the game.  Some interesting changes have taken place this time around.  Sending your resume via fax or by snail mail is not the best way to communicate.  Today we live in a world of here and now and the speed at which you submit your information is critical.  Post your resume to job boards and send it directly to employers via email.  Additionally, you need to check out and use sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Local HR sites or niche sites like Jobertalk.com to get your information out to as many people as possible.

Headhunters/Staffing Agencies – Do not be afraid of them!  We receive hundreds of calls every week from people that have been burned by agencies and headhunters.  If you pay someone a fee then you should expect results.  If you just submit a resume or apply for a position, do not expect anything.  Since most staffing agencies do not charge candidates a fee their goal is to find you a new job as soon as possible.   Remember, they work for you and are only paid if they find you a job.  Do not expect them to work miracles but the more people and companies you submit your resume to and again, network with, the greater your odds are on finding a position. 

Persistence – If you are out of work then guess what, you need to be working 8 to 12 hours a day to find a new job!  If you seriously want to work then you will have to work just as hard to find that new position.  It is a full time job of submitting information, interviewing, researching and again…networking!

For some out there it is a bad market, for others it could be worse. Many in the industry will disagree with me on much of what I have discussed here today, but this is not a normal situation.  Economists say that this is a once in a lifetime downturn and we need to be creative and not follow the rules of the past.  We need to look out for each other and help each other during this difficult time.  History shows that it will come back, but this time around it is so much different than in the past.  Nothing makes sense and things are moving slow.  Stay focused, stay positive, network and communicate as much as possible.  Remember whatever you do…..do not give up.  It will get better!

If you are looking for employment, or are looking for that perfect employee, Frontline Source Group is here to help you! Our new motto…”We are not participating in the recession!”

Please be sure to visit us on our website at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com  for more information about us and our available positions!

Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing Staffing agencies for Technical Services Information Technology Accounting Finance Human Resource Legal Administrative and Clerical employment staffing. Our offices are currently located in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Austin Texas.

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Hi, this is Bill Kasko , President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Inc. a temporary staffing and direct hire employment placement agency here in Dallas .  It is hard to believe just how many people are looking for jobs right now.  Only a few months ago the job market in Texas was so strong and positive.  Then in a matter of days, not weeks or months, we watched as it changed right before our eyes.  Don’t get me wrong, the Texas job market is still the best in the country but it has slowed down.  Everyday our offices throughout the state receive an average 100+ phone calls from people all over the country asking about the Texas market.  They see Texas , like many of the early settlers saw the United States , as the land of opportunity.  Although many of you might think it is a bad job market as you work your way through the maze of interviews and application submittals, I promise it is not as bad as other areas of the country.

Over the past few months, we have discussed ideas and ways to help you in your job search.  Today I want to stress on one item that seems to be coming up more and more….faith.  You must keep the faith that you will find something.  You must continue to work to find that new opportunity and stay positive.  Finding a new career opportunity in a tight market does not come easy nor will anyone hand it to you.  You have to ‘work’ at finding work!  Remember, this is the best country in the world and you can do and be anything you want.  Be open to any opportunities, temporary, temp to hire or direct hire positions that come along.  If you work with a staffing agency, remember that the recruiter is under a lot of stress just like you.  With only a handful of employment positions opening and closing so fast and thousands of candidates looking for jobs, it can be overwhelming trying to please everyone.  Be honest and trust people that are working to help you. 

If you are looking for employment, or are looking for that perfect employee, Frontline Source Group is here to help you! Our new motto…”We are not participating in the recession!”

Please be sure to visit us on our website at www.frontlinesourcegroup.com  for more information about us and our available positions!

Frontline Source Group is one of the fastest growing Staffing agencies for Technical Services Information Technology Accounting Finance Human Resource Legal Administrative and Clerical employment staffing. Our offices are currently located in Dallas , Fort Worth , Plano , Houston , Sugar Land , The Woodlands, Austin Texas.

Check out our new commercial by clicking here!