

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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Jan 8, 2025 • 11min
"Should I dump him because he makes less money than me?" (WWED)
In this episode, I dive into the tricky question: Can you date a man who earns less than you? I’ll explore the emotional, practical, and societal pressures at play, share advice on navigating financial disparities in relationships, and help you decide what really matters when it comes to love and money.
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Jan 5, 2025 • 12min
Your Year, Your Rules: Build a Comparison-Free Year That Feels Good
Feeling overwhelmed by everyone else’s New Year’s resolutions? In this episode, we explore how to stay focused on your own path and set goals that feel authentic—without the pressure or comparison. Learn practical strategies for creating a year that truly works for you, from ditching the resolution hype to embracing small, meaningful changes. Whether you're looking to grow personally or professionally, this episode will help you build a comparison-free, stress-free approach to the new year. Tune in to reclaim your goals, your mindset, and your confidence!
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Dec 29, 2024 • 17min
How to stop being an anxious perfectionist
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Dec 22, 2024 • 12min
Top 5 Most In Demand Skills for 2025
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham
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.

Dec 18, 2024 • 19min
WWED - I'm tired of being judged for how I look at work
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Dec 11, 2024 • 14min
WWED: Should You Tell Your Boss You’re Job Hunting and Other Tricky Questions
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Dec 8, 2024 • 14min
Post with Caution: How Your Social Media Impacts Your Career
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Dec 4, 2024 • 9min
Inside the Job Market: Trends and Predictions for the next 6 months
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Dec 1, 2024 • 14min
New Job, No Problem: How to Succeed from Day One
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.

Nov 27, 2024 • 11min
No, It’s Not Just You—Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Exist
Welcome back to The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast hosted (and produced) by Emily Durham... we love a one woman show. Emily Durham is currently writing in third-person and is a seasoned Recruitment Expert and Career Coach who has been featured in BBC, Forbes, Financial Times and more. With an audience of over 3 million people on her social media platforms, Emily's goal is to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond with raw and unfiltered advice on all things careers, confidence and money.
Think of her as your internet hype woman. You can hang out with Emily every Sunday and Wednesday for her iconic combination of gab sessions. On Sundays we have short, sweet education-forward episodes to start your week off right.
On Wednesday, we need a little something to get over the mid-week-slump with exclusive What Would Emily Do episodes that answer your questions directly. Want your question answered? Send me your written question or send me a voicemail. https://linktr.ee/emilydurham 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.


