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Clock In:
Career advice that actually works

Clock In Book By Emily Durham,  recognized Recruiter

from a straight shooter recruiter

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Today’s job market is more challenging—and more confusing—than ever.

How are we supposed to get hired, get paid, and get ahead in our careers? Why is everything so complicated and gatekept? 

That’s where Emily the Recruiter comes in. Using her years of experience as a recruiter and career coach, she pulls back the curtain on everything employment-related and tells you all you need to know about job hunting, networking, and not letting your boss drive you crazy. A much-needed antidote to the “gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss” ethos, this guidebook gives you the real talk you need to lock in when you clock in.

If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, Clock In is the no-filter, no-fluff resource you need to thrive in your nine-to-five—and beyond.

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By reading Clock In, you’ll learn how to:

01

Optimize your résumé and LinkedIn profile

02

Network like a pro

03

Strike a healthy work-life balance

04

Crush job interviews and salary negotiations

05

Defeat impostor syndrome and communicate with confidence

06

Succeed in your career without making it your whole identity

“An excellent, thoughtful and deeply motivating modern handbook for excelling in your career. In a challenging and often disheartening economy, Emily delivers sharp frameworks, actionable advice and unwavering encouragement for creating a career on your own terms.”

— Alexis Barber, author of  Too Smart for This and founder of Too Collective 

Emily the Recruiter the author of the Clock In Book

Clock In Author, Emily Durham

Emily is a career coach, content creator, and public speaker on a mission to make career education accessible. With an audience of over 3 million across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she has become a trusted voices on careers, confidence, and thriving at work.

A regular on-air contributor to CBC Metro Morning, Breakfast Television, and The Social, with appearances on Good Morning America, Emily has also been featured in CNBC, BBC, Business Insider, and Narcity. She was named a Top Toronto Creator by the Toronto Star and Toronto Life in 2025. She has partnered with brands like Microsoft, Indeed, L'Oréal, Adobe, and Canva, and has spoken at events for clients including Edelman and Dyson.

Now, Emily is bringing that same no-filter, straight-shooter energy to the page. Clock In is the career resource she wishes she'd had, packed with real, practical advice for anyone ready to work smarter and feel their best at work and beyond.

“Emily Durham is your smartest, no-nonsense work bestie. 
She’s helped millions rethink how they show up, get hired and get ahead. With warmth and practical insight, Clock In  is her empowering playbook for building a career with intention and confidence.”

Melissa Leong, author of Happy Go Money 

“Emily Durham writes in a relatable, no-pressure tone that makes the advice feel accessible, not intimidating, while still offering concrete tools, and steps you can apply immediately. This is an empowering read for anyone feeling stuck or unsure of how to navigate their next career move”

— Israa Nasir, author of Toxic Productivity  and creator of @well.guide

“Clock In  is a pep talk, a kick in the butt, and your big sister’s best career advice all wrapped into one. Emily brings her deep workplace and recruitment expertise to create a career guide that’s both inspiring and refreshingly straightforward. This is a must-read for anyone ready to get their career (and life) back on track.”

Sho Dewan, founder of Workhap

“Clock In  is the book I wish I had when I was on the job hunt. It demystifies the complexities of launching and leveling up your career in the corporate world, and it’s chock full of practical, actionable advice delivered in an approachable and humorous way. It’s a must-read for anyone wanting to secure their ideal role and have a fruitful career.”

Nidhi Tewari, author of Working Well, and Fortune 500 speaker on work culture and wellbeing 

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Clock In FAQ

  • Did you know the average job search takes more than five months? That’s because today’s job market is more challenging—and more confusing—than ever.

    How are we supposed to get hired, get paid, and get ahead in our careers? Why is everything so complicated and gatekept? 


    That’s where Emily the Recruiter comes in. Using her years of experience as a recruiter and career coach, she pulls back the curtain on everything employment-related and tells you all you need to know about job hunting, networking, and not letting your boss drive you crazy. A much-needed antidote to the “gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss” ethos, this guidebook gives you the real talk you need to lock in when you clock in.

    If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, Clock In is the no-filter, no-fluff resource you need to thrive in your nine-to-five—and beyond.

  • I wrote Clock In after years working as a recruiter and noticing a clear divide between candidates who had access to connections and insider career advice, and those who didn’t.

    The difference wasn’t talent — it was information. I wanted to turn those unwritten rules and recruiter insights into an accessible, low-cost guide that anyone can use, and return to throughout their career.

  • By reading Clock In, you’ll learn how to:

    • Optimize your résumé and LinkedIn profile

    • Network like a pro

    • Strike a healthy work-life balance

    • Crush job interviews and salary negotiations

    • Defeat impostor syndrome and communicate with confidence

    • Succeed in your career without making it your whole identity

  • This book is a much-needed antidote to the “gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss” ethos, this guidebook gives you the real talk you need to lock in when you clock in.

    The advice comes directly from an industry leading recruiter with a passion for helping you get paid, and feeling confident doing it.

    To put it simply, Clock In is practical, actionable, but sassy, funny and will have you laughing all the way to the bank. 

  • Clock In is available now on Amazon in the US and Canada, Indigo, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org, Books A Million, and as an ebook on Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

    Get your copy here.

  •  Absolutely! You can pre order Clock In as an audiobook at following retailer:

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  • Absolutely! Fill out the form on this page or visit my contact page to get in touch. Thank you!