Chief of Staff
Job Seeker Masterclass.

Stop blindly applying to 100s of Chief of Staff jobs. Start standing out from the crowd as an A+ Chief of Staff candidate.

HOSTED BY

Mackenzie Lee, CEO @ Cedar Chief of Staff | Screened 1,000+ CoS applications | Stanford alum

Become a top Chief of Staff candidate

Each Chief of Staff job has on average 200+ applicants, while the most coveted roles will receive over 1,000 entries.

So how do you cut through the noise? How do market yourself as a compelling candidate? How do you land a Chief of Staff interview?

In this course, you'll define your target Chief of Staff job. Then, you'll leverage your unique storyline to create a vivid picture of yourself as a top candidate.

Along the way you will get actionable tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile and resume as well as a clear strategy for outreach.

This community-powered course (CPC) will give you a chance to connect with peers and you'll get live feedback from me.

Who this course is for

Aspiring Chiefs of Staff that are having trouble landing an interview.

Current Chiefs of Staff that are looking for their next gig, but don’t know how to market themselves.

What you’ll get out of this course

✅ Identify your ideal target CoS job

Determine which Chief of Staff role you wish to pursue, what type of company you want to work at, and who you'd like to serve.

✅ Define a plan to be an A+ CoS candidate

Get clear on the exact steps you need to take in order to become a top CoS candidate.

✅ Create a unique, high-value candidate story

Delve deep into your own history to bring forth the best aspects in your candidacy.

✅ Get actionable tips and tricks for your resume, cover letter & LinkedIn

Review do's and don'ts for each.

✅ Define an outreach strategy to target contacts at your ideal target job

Get clear on how to outreach to your target hiring manager, recruiting team and company.

✅ Receive feedback from your peers & me

Connect with a community of high-achieving aspiring and existing Chiefs of Staff. Get feedback from your peers and live instruction from me during weekly office hours.

What’s included

❇️ 20+ video lessons with actionable insights

❇️ Course Workbook with 8 unique exercises

❇️ Dedicated forum to share your work

❇️ Accountability & support from your peers

COURSE OVERVIEW

What people are saying

  • Mackenzie's insights and actionable content are a great fit for everybody who is looking for leveling up their Chief of Staff game or defining their next chapter as a Chief of Staff.

    F.R., Aspiring Chief of Staff

  • Mackenzie knows his stuff and articulated the knowledge and practical application excellently.

    R.F., Aspiring Chief of Staff

  • This course is chock full of easy to digest, actionable steps to improve your storytelling, branding, outreach strategy and networking. I found the coursework thought provoking and extremely helpful in defining my next steps as a soon to be CoS.

    H.L., Former Chief of Staff looking for next gig

  • Really enjoyed taking this course with Mackenzie. Thorough and well-organized course content, relevant and current tips for landing roles, and a great cohort experience. I recommend it to current and aspiring CoS.

    S.P., Current Chief of Staff looking for new job

  • Mackenzie is a leader in the CoS space, a great teacher and makes the course fun and interactive. Highly recommend this for any aspiring CoS.

    J.S., ex-Chief of Staff looking for new job

Meet your instructor

Mackenzie Lee

CEO @ Cedar Chief of Staff

Mackenzie is CEO @ Cedar, a boutique Chief of Staff company. He enjoys helping leaders find the right Chief of Staff talent to save time, accelerate growth and drive performance.

He has over a decade of experience helping C-suite and top executives improve their performance and become extraordinary leaders at dozens of Fortune 1000 companies, private equity-backed growth companies and startups.

Mackenzie is also a Chief of Staff evangelist and Chief of Staff content creator through his LinkedIn profile, Beehiiv newsletter and YouTube channel.

He writes frequently for the Chief of Staff community, having recently published a 42 page Chief of Staff playbook that was downloaded by over 1,000 people in the first week alone.

Why I started this course

Breaking into the Chief of Staff role is really difficult! I've personally screened 1,000+ applicants and coached 50+ candidates on how to break through the noise and become an amazing Chief of Staff candidate.

Course Syllabus

01 Determine how the CoS role can transform your career

Review the different paths to the CoS role and identify attractive exit opportunities available to you after the CoS role.

02 Pinpoint the skills & qualifications of a successful CoS

Review the day-in-the-life of a CoS. Identify the hard skills, soft skills and temperament of an A-player CoS. Evaluate your own career history and identify any skills gaps.

03 Identify an ideal target CoS job

Decide which Chief of Staff role you wish to pursue, what type of company you want to work at, and who you'd like to serve.

04 Build a plan to become an A+ CoS candidate

Define a roadmap to become a top CoS candidate, including your professional development plan and candidate materials.

05 Leverage the power of branding to tell your unique story

Review your own work & life history and decide which parts to bring forth in your candidacy.

06 Get tips and tricks for your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn

Understand what creates a successful Chief of Staff application - resume, cover letter and LinkedIn. Review a checklist of things to avoid and things you must do.

07 Define an outreach strategy to your ideal target CoS job

Commit to an outreach plan to your target hiring manager, recruiting team and company.