It's Career New Year: what you NEED to do before December
We are 4 months away from year end! This is what you need to do RIGHT NOW in order to make sure you get promoted and paid in early 2026. The party starts now!
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Contract Work: Is it safe right now?
Send me your questions: https://linktr.ee/emilydurham How am I feeling about contract work, right now. Is it safe? Is it a good idea to take a contract job? Let's crack on into it!
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So your mental health is crap & work isn't helping (advice & my experience)
Work shouldn’t cost you your peace of mind. In this episode, I get real about the everyday struggles of mental health at work—from stress that follows you home to the Sunday Scaries you can’t shake. This isn’t corporate jargon or an HR seminar, it’s an honest rant about what it actually feels like to juggle deadlines, toxic coworkers, and the constant pressure to “do more.”
I’ll share the simple, practical strategies I use to protect my sanity on the job: setting boundaries, finding small resets during the day, and handling those moments when your brain just won’t cooperate. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking at work, this episode is for you.
👉 Expect:
A real talk rant on why work messes with our mental health
Relatable stories (and some laughs) about stress at work
Actionable tips to cope with anxiety, burnout, and pressure
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First Impression Bootcamp
First impressions (unfortunately) count very much. Here's how to hack your way into a good one.
Think labour market updates are dry and confusing? Not here. This is your no-fluff, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s actually happening in the job market right now — and what it means for you. 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
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BIG Labour Market Updates (except its not boring & actually helpful lol)
Think labour market updates are dry and confusing? Not here. This is your no-fluff, easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s actually happening in the job market right now — and what it means for you.
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
Emily Durham is here to help you thrive in your 9 to 5 and beyond. From careers to confidence, longtime recruiter, career coach and content creator, Emily, has your back. No filter. No fluff. Featured in The Financial Post, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Bay Street Bull and more.
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