Clock in - by Emily Durham (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Career advice that actually works from a straight-shooter recruiter

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.

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

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.

Review Quotes

"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

"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 founder of @well.guide

"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

"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--one you'll finish the book believing everyone deserves."
--Alexis Barber, author of Too Smart for This and founder of Too Collective

"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, LCSW, author of Working Well, and Fortune 500 speaker on work culture and wellbeing

About the Author

Emily Durham, better known as Emily the Recruiter, is a recruiter turned career coach and content creator. On her popular social media platform and her podcast, Clock In, she gives real-world advice to help people thrive in their careers. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, BBC News, in the Globe and Mail, and more. She lives in Toronto.