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Clock In with Emily Durham

Emily Durham

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 the same skills that get you hired. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, asking for more money, or just trying to feel like your best self in and out of work, Emily’s no-fluff, no-nonsense advice will help you get ahead without losing your mind.

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  • #268
    Wednesday · 45 min

    Best pick: How to Be Self-Employed When You’re Terrified of Risk

    The internet loves to romanticize quitting your job, betting on yourself and figuring it out as you go. Respectfully, some of us have bills. In this episode of Clock In, we’re talking about how to become self-employed when you are deeply, spiritually risk-averse. I’m breaking down how I made the jump from a traditional career to working for myself, the financial and career safety nets I’d put in place before leaving a paycheque, and how to test whether your business can actually support you bef

  • #267
    September 23 · 31 min

    Should I Risk It? How to Know When a Career Risk Is Actually Worth Taking

    Should you quit the job? Ask for more money? Speak up? Take the promotion you don’t feel ready for? Start the side hustle? Or sit your ass down and enjoy your direct deposit? Career advice LOVES telling us to “take the risk” and “bet on yourself”... but not every career risk is actually worth taking. In this episode of Clock In, we’re breaking down how to tell the difference between a calculated risk and a reckless one. We’re talking about the career risks that can actually pay off, the ones t

  • #266
    September 16 · 30 min

    The Internet has RUINED what we think a "normal career" is

    Social media has completely warped our idea of what a “successful” career is supposed to look like. Suddenly everyone is making six figures at 24, quitting corporate to become an entrepreneur, landing dream jobs with unlimited PTO, getting promoted every 18 months, and somehow working from a beach in Italy. Meanwhile, most people are just… working. Building careers slowly. Having years where they earn more and years where they don’t. Taking jobs because they need health insurance. Staying somew

  • #265
    September 9 · 17 min

    The Tradwife Trend Is Selling Women a Financial Fantasy

    Tradwife content is having another viral moment — but this time, some of the women promoting it are barely adults themselves. In this episode of Clock In, we’re talking about the rise of teenage and very young tradwife creators online, the romanticization of complete financial dependence on a husband, and the increasingly viral message that women don’t need careers, their own money, or even basic financial literacy. We unpack what the tradwife trend actually is, why it’s different from simply

  • #264
    September 2 · 17 min

    Your Job Can't Be Your Entire Personality

    Somewhere along the way, a lot of us started measuring our worth by our work. But when your identity is completely wrapped up in your career, every rejection, mistake, or bad boss feels personal. In this episode, we're talking about why building a life outside of work is one of the best career moves you can make, how hobbies and friendships actually make you better at your job, and why your career should support your life—not become it.

  • #263
    August 19 · 17 min

    Things That Feel Productive (But Are Actually Career Procrastination)

    Color-coding your planner. Tweaking your résumé for the 47th time. Watching productivity videos instead of doing the thing. Some habits feel like progress—but they're actually keeping you stuck. In this episode, we're talking about the sneaky forms of career procrastination, why they happen, and how to tell the difference between preparing for success and avoiding the work that actually moves your career forward.

  • #262
    August 5 · 13 min

    How to Work With Every Generation (Without Losing Your Mind)

    We can learn so much from each other! In this episode, we're cutting through the stereotypes to talk about what's actually happening at work. We'll cover why generational conflict happens, where each generation gets unfairly judged, and how to build better relationships with coworkers whose communication styles, expectations, and career goals look completely different from yours.

  • #260
    July 29 · 26 min

    Should you date your coworker?

    Office romances: great idea or career-ending mistake? In this episode, we’re talking about the real risks and rewards of dating a coworker, how to know if it’s worth pursuing, the boundaries you need to set, and the mistakes that can follow you long after the relationship ends. Whether you’re crushing on someone in the next department or already dating someone at work, here’s what you should know before mixing your love life with your 9-to-5.

  • #259
    July 22 · 26 min

    Office Politics, Workplace Romance & Behind-the-Scenes Tea | ft. TJ Dinch & Michols Peña

    Imagine working in a club with your best friends, dating your coworkers, and having all of it filmed for millions of people to watch. 😅 Southern Hospitality is genuinely one of my favorite reality shows because, to me, reality TV is basically sociology. Strip away the cameras, and you're left with office politics, workplace relationships, communication, conflict, leadership, and all the messy dynamics that happen whenever people work together. Today I'm joined by TJ Dinch and Michols Peña fro

  • #258
    July 15 · 46 min

    AI at Work: What Microsoft's Work Trend Index Means for Your Career

    In this special episode of Clock In, I'm joined by Megan Anderson, Head of Retail & ISV Sales at Microsoft Canada; Maria Becerra, Director of AI at Jonas Software; and Genevieve Friesen, Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at McCain Foods, to unpack the biggest findings from Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index and what they mean for your career. Together, we discuss how AI is reshaping productivity, leadership, hiring, skill development, and the future of work. Whether you're an employee looking to

  • #257
    July 8 · 34 min

    Work culture is BS btw (how not to get trapped)

    Work culture is full of rules nobody actually explains. In this episode, we unpack the biggest workplace myths, why so many "professional" norms are really about control, and how to avoid getting trapped by them.

  • #254
    June 24 · 36 min

    Are degrees dead?

    Degrees aren't dead — but the conversation around them is messier than ever. In this episode, Emily breaks down what's actually happening with degree requirements, who's dropping them and why, and what it really means for your career in 2026.

  • #253
    June 10 · 18 min

    3 Career Fears That Are Overblown (AI Jobs, Falling Behind, and the Tech Myth)

    Everyone's panicking about AI layoffs, falling behind on their career timeline, and thinking tech is the only industry worth being in. Let's set the record straight. In this episode, Emily breaks down three of the most overblown career fears circulating right now — with the data to back it up.

  • #252
    June 3 · 33 min

    Stressed AF at Work (And You Can't Just Quit)

    You're overwhelmed, you're exhausted, and everyone keeps giving you advice that sounds great in theory and does absolutely nothing in real life.This episode is different. Emily cuts through the fluffy stress management noise and gets into what actually works when you're deep in a hard season at work and leaving isn't an option. No toxic positivity, no oversimplified fixes — just real talk for real people who have real bills to pay.

  • #251
    May 27 · 25 min

    "I am doing the work of 10 people": Meet The Frankenjob

    You've heard of quiet quitting. Now meet its exhausted cousin: the Frankenjob. If your role feels like five jobs duct-taped together with a smile, this episode is for you. Em breaks down why so many workers are silently drowning in impossible workloads — and what you can actually do about it.

  • #250
    May 20 · 34 min

    Okay So Here's How the Book Actually Happened

    This still doesn't feel real. CLOCK IN IS HERE! Let's talk about how the heck I actually ended up writing a careers book. What I learned, what failed, what I felt. All of it!

  • #249
    May 13 · 27 min

    The big fat red flags to watch out for in interviews (these companies are crazy)

    Order my debut Career advice book, Clock In: https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Job interviews are not just about whether they like you — they are also about whether you should like them. In this episode, we’re talking about the biggest interview red flags that tell you a company may be disorganized, underpaying, overworking people, or quietly looking for someone to “fix” a dumpster fire with no support. From vague job descriptions to weird culture comments, unpaid take-home assignments, rushed

  • #248
    May 6 · 34 min

    Lost Your Confidence at Work? Here’s How to Get It Back

    Pre-order my debut book here: https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Lost your confidence at work? Whether it was a toxic boss, being micromanaged, or making a mistake that shook you, this episode breaks down how to rebuild self-trust and stop second-guessing yourself at work. We’re getting into why workplace confidence drops, how bad management impacts your decision-making, and the practical steps to rebuild confidence at work—even if you feel behind, burnt out, or unsure of your abilities. If you

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