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Does the perfect candidate really exist? Have you ever met an interviewee with the perfect combination of skills, experience, and work ethic, whose references all check out and whose personality [...]

We here at Chief of Staff may claim this about every holiday, but seriously, is there any greater holiday than Halloween? Free candy! Dress up like whomever—or whatever—you want! Haunted [...]

Newsflash—the weather’s about to take a turn. It’s fall. Those bright, sunny mornings are already starting to become cooler, crisp, and slightly darker. But it’s still not quite time for winter [...]

When you’re searching for a new job, you’ll probably be asked to take part in a phone interview at some point. It might be scheduled in advance, that you can plan for. Or it might be impromptu, [...]

One of the trickiest responsibilities of a leader is to deliver bad news. You might have to fire someone, or change their responsibilities without compensating accordingly, or have a [...]

Deciding whether or not to take a job is not an easy decision. It might seem like your dream job, but how can you know for sure? There are so many unknowns—the boss that you wanted to work with [...]

The kids are finally back in school, which means after sending them on their merry way, you can go explore the best coffee shops in KC. Or at least celebrate by treating yourself to some gourmet [...]

We’re all guilty of procrastination from time to time—it’s practically human nature. We know what we’re supposed to be doing, but something else it’s just so much appealing. Instagram. Solitaire. [...]

Let’s be honest, some people interview really well. They’re charming and tell you everything you want to hear. They can make you think you’ve found the perfect candidate. Ask the right questions [...]

Balancing your work and personal life is always a struggle. On one hand, you want to devote necessary time to your career, but everyone needs little fun. And if you’re in a relationship or have [...]