Clock In with Emily Durham

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’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.

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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 It’s getting ignored because it’s outdated.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.

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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.

We are so back to chat in between meetings as a little bonus episode! We rant about the drama in the reality TV world, and my (kind of awful) IUD experience! Love you!! What should we rant about next!?

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.

You’re not lazy. You’re not “bad at your job.”

But you might be asking the wrong question.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between burnout and a toxic work environment — because they feel the same, but the solution is completely different.

If you’ve been feeling anxious before work, second-guessing your abilities, or wondering why a job that “looks good on paper” is draining you… this is your reality check.

We’ll get into:

The key signs you’re actually burnt out (and how to fix it)

The red flags your workplace is the real problem

Why high performers are the most likely to misdiagnose this

How to rebuild your confidence when work starts messing with your head

What to do next (stay, set boundaries, or leave)

This episode will help you figure out what’s really going on — so you can stop spiraling and start making the right move for your career.

And if you want the step-by-step playbook for navigating this (and everything else your job won’t teach you), you can pre-order my book here: https://emilydurham.org/clock-in

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.