Emily Durham

The Straight Shooter Recruiter

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Emily Durham is here to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond. From careers to confidence, longtime senior recruiter, career coach and content creator, Emily, has your back. No filter. No fluff. Featured in The Financial Post, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Bay Street Bull and more.

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Emily Durham

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Business

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jan 15, 2024

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Episodes

INTERVIEW WITH TRACY MOORE | her journey through journalism, being a tv legend & a good person 27.11.2022

We all know that I am not someone who is often speechless. But wow. Tracy Moore is really something else. For more than a decade, Tracy Moore has spearheaded Cityline, one of Canada’s most influential lifestyle programs, also broadcast to 70+ million American homes daily. An award-nominated TV host, Tracy shares the best style trends, cooks up the greatest new recipes, and sizes up the latest fash...

What to do if you've been laid off? 20.11.2022

A tough topic. But an important one.

How To Job Hunt In A Recession ( spoiler... thats what's coming) 13.11.2022

I hate to say it, but we are heading into a big fat recession. With mass lay offs in tech, how can you land your dream job? Show less

Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career: Tips for young professionals 06.11.2022

Oh man, there's a lot of time, sweat and stress I could have avoided if I knew these tips. Let me know if they help.

Salary Transparency: there’s a reason they don’t want us to share our compensation 31.10.2022

Shocker- your company doesn’t want you to share your compensation? Have you ever wondered why? What the impacts might be? And most importantly… what we can do about it.

Is it ever a good idea to accept a job that is underpaying you? 16.10.2022

Tricky topic. Here's my honest opinion

DO NOT DO THIS IN AN INTERVIEW (Seriously… it’s an automatic no) 09.10.2022

This NOT clickbait. As a recruiter, I have sat through thousands of interviews. Maybe even millions. OK… Maybe not millions. But there’s one thing ALWAYS results in a no. Ready to find out? Special thank you to today’s sponsor, SAP concur. Check them out at concur.ca

Are "Smart" People or "Nice" People More Successful? 02.10.2022

Check out my LIVE Resume Bootcamp event! Only 40 seats available: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/resume-boot-camp-insider-tips-tricks-with-emily-the-recruiter-tickets-428061151427

How To Ace A Video Interview (Yes... it is different than other interviews) 26.09.2022

Pre-recorded video interviews are the WORST. But fear not, I got you.

How To Get A Job In 2022 - tips literally no one else will tell you👀 19.09.2022

This year is different. Let me tell you how. 

3 Pieces of Career Advice That SUCK 11.09.2022

If anyone has ever given you this advice… This is your sign to block them.

Does your recruiter think you're annoying? 04.09.2022

Short answer- probably not. But I'll be the judge of that ;)

What is "Quiet Quitting?" and is it smart?... This recruiter has some opinions 28.08.2022

Have you heard about this new "quiet quitting" trend!? What on earth does it mean? Is it a good idea? I am going to keep it real (and honestly ruffle some feathers). Let me know what you think!

How to ACTUALLY stop stressing about things that don't matter (no bs advice) 14.08.2022

"Don't sweat the small stuff"... ok ya.. .great advice... but HOW. Here's what my high-anxiety-self does!

Being delusional made me GREAT at my job and at dating👀 (Bonus Date Story Included.... there's drama) 02.08.2022

You heard it hear first. Want to succeed? Lose touch with reality. 

5 Things Recruiters Don't Want You To Know (don't tell my employer lol) 25.07.2022

Usually I would give you a hint as to what I cover. But this one is juicy. Remember to rate and subscribe, besties!

Are we all getting fired? (Im back, baby) 17.07.2022

It's me, your dead beat dad who only shows up every couple of months. Kidding. But that's how I feel. I missed you all so much, and was working on some really exciting this for this show, and my socials. Are you ready to thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond?

The Official LinkedIn Lesson ✨EASY Profile Optimization To Get a Job Fast✨ 16.01.2022

LinkedIn can feel SO overwhelming. Let’s cut the confusion, and walk through the basics of how to have a great profile.  Today we are going to cover how you can easily optimize your LinkedIn Profile (whether you are a fresher or exec) to get you a new job!  Insta and TikTok: @Emily. The. Recruiter

How To Feel Confident - My Journey 02.01.2022

Today, we talk all things confidence, insecurities and tools help us fall in love (with ourselves).

Can You "Hack" The Applicant Tracking System? 26.12.2021

Today let's talk about the dreaded ATS. Can you hack it? Maybe not. But let's dive into how it can help us in our job search.

Are you in a funk? Dealing with the winter blues 19.12.2021

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUApm5FZ_Z523Tr45rWZxog Instagram & TikTok: @Emily. The. Recruiter

Can you get a job internationally? How is international experience viewed by recruiters? 01.12.2021

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUApm5FZ_Z523Tr45rWZxog Instagram & TikTok: @Emily. The. Recruiter

The Great Resignation: What Does This Mean For You? 21.11.2021

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUApm5FZ_Z523Tr45rWZxog Instagram & TikTok: @Emily. The. Recruiter

How you ACTUALLY should apply for jobs. (Yes, there is a wrong way) 25.07.2021

It sounds straightforward, right? Find a job you like and then apply. But, let me tell you...to stand out, we need to step it up. Get ready for insider hacks from a real recruiter.

How to properly write your resume 18.07.2021

Resume writing is terrifying and can be really overwhelming. When I first started my career, I had no idea what recruiters were looking for and how on earth I should present my experience. 6 years of recruiting later and I've got you... get ready for all kinds of tips, hacks and tricks.

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