Clock In with Emily Durham

In this episode, we’re reframing “greed” as a career strategy. If you’ve been taught to be grateful, quiet, or low-maintenance at work, you’re probably leaving money, perks, and power on the table. I break down the real reason ambitious people earn more—and the exact tactics you can use to do the same. We cover salary negotiation, asking for raises, getting better perks, using competing offers, an...

Welcome to a conversation we all need right now. Today, we're diving into The Cost of Keeping Up — why so many of us feel financially behind, exhausted, or like our “good salary” still isn’t enough. From lifestyle pressure to rising costs to the emotional toll of constantly comparing ourselves online, this episode unpacks the truth about Gen Z’s relationship with money in 2025.   We talk about the...

Navigating office politics is a skill nobody teaches you… yet everyone expects you to magically know. In this episode, we’re breaking down the messy, unspoken rules of workplace dynamics — what to do, what to avoid, and how to protect your peace without playing the game. From dealing with power struggles to recognizing when to speak up (and when to disengage), this is your survival guide to stayin...

If you’ve ever applied to a job, interviewed, or even made it to the final round… only to hear nothing , you’re not alone. Ghosting in the job search is more common than ever — but it’s not personal, and it’s not the end of your momentum. In this episode, we break down why job ghosting happens , how to follow up effectively , and how to keep your confidence high while you continue the search. You’...

Welcome to Clock In with Emily Durham — the career podcast that helps you get ahead without losing your mind. In the first episode, we’re breaking down what’s really happening in the 2025 job market — why so many people feel stuck, ghosted, or underpaid — and how to actually stand out in a market where no one’s hiring. I’ll share insider recruiter tips, hiring trends for 2025, and the exact strate...

Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter, is a globally recognized career expert on a mission to help you thrive in your 9-to-5… and beyond. On Clock In , Emily spills the once gatekept industry secrets on everything from job hunting, interviews, networking, office politics, and salary negotiation — to building unshakable confidence, navigating tricky bosses, and even handling the dating world with t...

see you soon. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Have you been in a position where your boss tries to tell you that you should just feel "lucky" that you have a job? Or totally twisting narratives at work? This episode is soooo for you. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re hustling nonstop but still running on empty, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how to lock in, stay focused, and actually get things done — without tipping over into burnout. I’ll share the mindset shifts that make productivity sustainable, plus the tech tools that can keep you organized, energized, and in control of your time. From AI hacks to simple sys...

We are 4 months away from year end! This is what you need to do RIGHT NOW in order to make sure you get promoted and paid in early 2026. The party starts now! Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Send me your questions: https://linktr.ee/emilydurham   How am I feeling about contract work, right now. Is it safe? Is it a good idea to take a contract job? Let's crack on into it! Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Work shouldn’t cost you your peace of mind. In this episode, I get real about the everyday struggles of mental health at work—from stress that follows you home to the Sunday Scaries you can’t shake. This isn’t corporate jargon or an HR seminar, it’s an honest rant about what it actually feels like to juggle deadlines, toxic coworkers, and the constant pressure to “do more.” I’ll share the simple,...

First impressions (unfortunately) count very much. Here's how to hack your way into a good one. Think labour market updates are dry and confusing? Not here. This is your no-fluff, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s actually happening in the job market right now — and what it means for you. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one...

Think labour market updates are dry and confusing? Not here. This is your no-fluff, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s actually happening in the job market right now — and what it means for you. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Exp...

Feeling like everyone’s ahead of you? In this episode, I answer a listener who’s newly single, just got laid off, and feels like they’re falling behind in life. We talk comparison traps, career setbacks, and why your timeline doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durha...

Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in...

Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in...

Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in...

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/career-essentials-in-generative-ai-by-microsoft-and-linkedin In this episode, I sit down with Erin Chapple, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting career in today’s ever-changing world of work. From leadership and mindset to navigating change and staying relevant, Erin shares h...

So your boss or co-worker always seems to be overstepping boundaries. They are emotionally needy, talking to you all the time and even a bit inappropriate. What do you!? Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who...

CONTEST RULES: seekyoursounds.com/contests You’ve been praised for being “so easy to work with.” You always say yes, stay late, and smooth things over. But here’s the hard truth: being too nice at work isn’t a compliment — it’s a career killer. In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop being the office pushover and start being the right kind of mean — the kind that protects your time, comma...

CONTEST RULES: seekyoursounds.com/contests Everyone is using LinkedIn to OVERSHARE... and I am over it. Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With a...

Contest Details: seekyoursounds.com/contests When your boyfriend turns your work party into his personal frat house, what do you do next? In this juicy listener write-in, we’re unpacking one woman’s dilemma after her partner got blackout drunk at her professional event and totally embarrassed her in front of her boss. From emotional fallout to professional reputation, we’re breaking down how to re...

CONTEST RULES: seekyoursounds.com/contests You’ve been praised for being “so easy to work with.” You always say yes, stay late, and smooth things over. But here’s the hard truth: being too nice at work isn’t a compliment — it’s a career killer. In this episode, we’re talking about how to stop being the office pushover and start being the right kind of mean — the kind that protects your time, comma...

Let's talk lay offs with my dear friend, Gillian! Gillian is a writer, content director, and the host/producer of Teach Me How To Adult, a top 1% podcast on everything you never learned growing up, from career and finances, to dating and mental health. With over a decade of experience in media, Gillian’s passion for storytelling has taken her from roles at Canada’s biggest magazines and film compa...