Author
Jordan Ellis
Recruiter & Hiring Coach
Jordan has worked as an in-house recruiter for both Fortune 500 employers and high-growth startups across retail, logistics, and finance. They focus on what hiring managers actually look for once your resume gets past the screen — and how candidates can prepare without burning out.
Expertise — Recruiter perspective · Salary negotiation · Interview signals
Articles by Jordan Ellis
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Cover Letters
Are Cover Letters Still Required in 2026? Honest Answer + When to Skip
The honest 2026 answer on whether cover letters still matter — when employers actually read them, when they are a checkbox, and the situations where a short cover letter still moves the needle on your application.
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Interview Prep
STAR Method Examples: 12 Behavioral Interview Answers That Actually Work
Twelve real-world STAR method examples across leadership, teamwork, conflict, and failure questions — plus the structure that turns a rambling story into a focused, two-minute answer recruiters remember.
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Interview Prep
Salary Negotiation Email: 7 Scripts That Got Real Offers Raised
Seven copy-and-adapt salary negotiation email templates for every common situation in 2026 — from countering a lowball to negotiating equity, signing bonus, and relocation. Plus the framing that gets recruiters to come back with more.