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Clock In with Emily Durham
Hosted by Emily Durham · EN
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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Are degrees dead?
1w ago00:36:47Tap to summarizeDegrees 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 insights — new episodes every Wednesday.
Transcribe →My big fat rejection (and other things) - Life Update
2w ago00:19:04Tap to summarizeSo 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.
Transcribe →3 Career Fears That Are Overblown (AI Jobs, Falling Behind, and the Tech Myth)
3w ago00:18:41Tap to summarizeEveryone'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 talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.
Transcribe →Stressed AF at Work (And You Can't Just Quit)
4w ago00:33:17Tap to summarizeYou'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. 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.
Transcribe →"I am doing the work of 10 people": Meet The Frankenjob
May 2700:25:43Tap to summarizeYou'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 talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.
Transcribe →Okay So Here's How the Book Actually Happened
May 2000:34:13Tap to summarizeThis 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 episodes every Wednesday.
Transcribe →The big fat red flags to watch out for in interviews (these companies are crazy)
May 1300:27:27Tap to summarizeOrder 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 hiring timelines, and managers who proudly admit the team is “like a family,” these are the signs I want you to notice before you accept the offer. 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.
Transcribe →Lost Your Confidence at Work? Here’s How to Get It Back
May 600:34:15Tap to summarizePre-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’ve been overthinking every email, doubting your instincts, or feeling like you’re not as capable as you used to be, this is your reset. 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.
Transcribe →What's wrong with your resume (Ins and Outs for 2026)
Apr 2900:22:21Tap to summarizePre order Clock In: https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Your resume isn’t getting ignored because the job market is “bad.” It’s getting ignored because it’s outdated. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what’s in and what’s out for resumes in 2026—based on what recruiters are actually looking for right now (not what your university career center told you in 2018). We’re getting into: The resume mistakes that are quietly killing your chances Why your “perfect” formatting might be working against you What hiring managers actually scan for in under 10 seconds How AI has completely changed what a strong resume looks like If you’ve been applying, getting ghosted, and wondering what you’re doing wrong… this is your answer. 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.
Transcribe →Welcome to Title Theatre: Your Job Title Is Changing, Your Pay Isn’t
Apr 2200:31:31Tap to summarizePRE-ORDER my debut book: https://sites.prh.com/emily-durham-clock-in This episode was kind of crazy to research. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I’m calling “Title Theatre”—the growing trend of companies inflating job titles, rebranding roles, and handing out “promotions” that don’t actually come with more money, power, or stability. And this isn’t random. It’s happening right now, and it’s being accelerated by AI. As companies restructure around automation and efficiency, we’re seeing a shift toward “doer roles,” more aggressive (and often masculinized) job titles, and a workplace culture where your title sounds more important… but means less. So what does that actually mean for your career? Sources: https://www.fastcompany.com/91526554/marketing-jobs-engineer-role-job-listings-curious-phenomenon-sign-of-masculinization 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.
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