ABOUT THE RECORD
A free, open resource built by the team at Resonance Search to help companies recruit better Chiefs of Staff.
OUR EDITORIAL MISSION
The Chief of Staff role is one of the most impactful hires a CEO can make — and one of the most misunderstood.
Most resources online are either too generic or trying to sell you something. At Resonance Search, we wanted to create something different: a practical, step-by-step guide that covers the full recruiting lifecycle, from writing the job description to onboarding your new hire.
Every template, question, and framework here is drawn from our direct experience conducting 100+ CoS searches since 2023. We regularly place CoS talent at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to growth-stage enterprises — Vapi AI, FounderOS, Distro (YC 24), and many others.
IN THIS EDITION
Six guides covering every phase of a Chief of Staff search.
A proven framework for writing a Chief of Staff job description that attracts the right candidates.
Structured questions organized by competency to evaluate CoS candidates effectively.
Market-rate salary bands, equity benchmarks, and total comp frameworks for Chief of Staff roles.
A 30-60-90 day blueprint to set your new Chief of Staff up for measurable impact.
A realistic week-by-week schedule for running a CoS search from kickoff to signed offer.
The complete process guide with links to every resource in one place.
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