In this discussion, Emily Durham, known as Emily The Recruiter, shares her expertise as a talent acquisition expert and career coach. She offers valuable insights on the intricacies of asking for promotions across various industries, emphasizing the need for strategic communication and self-advocacy. Emily highlights the importance of timing, preparation, and recognizing one’s worth in the promotion process. She also addresses systemic challenges faced by professionals of color, advocating for ongoing dialogue with management to foster career growth.

Emily Durham, a Toronto-based career coach and host of the Straight Shooter Recruiter podcast, dives into the current Canadian job market. She discusses the recent creation of 47,000 jobs amidst rising living costs and declining labor force participation. Emily emphasizes the critical role of networking for job seekers and provides strategies for navigating negotiations for promotions and raises. The conversation highlights both optimism for gradual recovery and the reality of ongoing challenges, especially in sectors facing layoffs.