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Clock In with Emily Durham

Clock In with Emily Durham

Emily Durham 248 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

Emily Durham, known as Emily The Recruiter, shares insider knowledge on job hunting, interviews, networking, office politics, salary negotiation, and building confidence. She also offers advice on navigating tricky bosses and applying career skills to dating. The podcast aims to help listeners thrive in their 9-to-5 and beyond with no-nonsense, practical tips.

Episodes

Office Politics, Workplace Romance & Behind-the-Scenes Tea | ft. TJ Dinch & Michols Peña
Office Politics, Workplace Romance & Behind-the-Scenes Tea | ft. TJ Dinch & Michols Peña Jul 22, 2026 00:26:01 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 dyna
AI at Work: What Microsoft's Work Trend Index Means for Your Career
AI at Work: What Microsoft's Work Trend Index Means for Your Career Jul 15, 2026 00:46:35 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, l
Work culture is BS btw (how not to get trapped)
Work culture is BS btw (how not to get trapped) Jul 8, 2026 00:34:12 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. 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 W
How to work LESS this summer (without getting in trouble)
How to work LESS this summer (without getting in trouble) Jul 1, 2026 00:13:01 Bestie, we have all been there… The weather is good and the patio is calling your name. Here’s how to maximize the warm weather without it biting you in the butt. 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.
Are degrees dead?
Are degrees dead? Jun 24, 2026 00:36:47 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. 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 i
My big fat rejection (and other things) - Life Update
My big fat rejection (and other things) - Life Update Jun 17, 2026 00:19:04 So much has happened I feel like we needed a proper sit down to chat....   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.
3 Career Fears That Are Overblown (AI Jobs, Falling Behind, and the Tech Myth)
3 Career Fears That Are Overblown (AI Jobs, Falling Behind, and the Tech Myth) Jun 10, 2026 00:18:41 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. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career
Stressed AF at Work (And You Can't Just Quit)
Stressed AF at Work (And You Can't Just Quit) Jun 3, 2026 00:33:17 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
"I am doing the work of 10 people": Meet The Frankenjob
"I am doing the work of 10 people": Meet The Frankenjob May 27, 2026 00:25:43 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. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career
Okay So Here's How the Book Actually Happened
Okay So Here's How the Book Actually Happened May 20, 2026 00:34:13 This still doesn't feel real. CLOCK IN IS HERE: https://sites.prh.com/emily-durham-clock-in   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! 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 episode
The big fat red flags to watch out for in interviews (these companies are crazy)
The big fat red flags to watch out for in interviews (these companies are crazy) May 13, 2026 00:27:27 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 sup
Lost Your Confidence at Work? Here’s How to Get It Back
Lost Your Confidence at Work? Here’s How to Get It Back May 6, 2026 00:34:15 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 r

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