The Straight Shooter Recruiter
By Emily Durham
Featured in The Financial Post, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Bay Street Bull and more.
The Straight Shooter RecruiterFeb 21, 2021
Should you be a Certified Financial Planner Professional? (Interview with Brittney Castro)
Have you ever considered a career as a Certified Financial Planner professional? How can you become a Certified Financial Planner professional? What is your earning potential? This episode is for you! I spent time with one of my favorite people; Brittney Castro, CFP®. We spoke about all things career, growth and how to land your dream job!
This episode is proudly sponsored by The Certified Financial Planner Board.
Why are recruiters GHOSTING you + life update (im single again lol)
Small Talk & Networking: FOR INTROVERTS
Listener Questions: will they take away your job offer, should you quit a boring job & your CRAZY bosses
If it is safe to quit your job in today's market
Can employers take away the job offer if you negotiate
Dealing with burnout
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"How can I get a job internationally?... Help!!"
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Welcome To The Straight Shooter Recruiter
Meet your favourite Careers Podcast.
"How can I get a job WITHOUT experience!?...HELP" + Q&A
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What matters more...Education or Experience? + Meta Layoffs + Q&A
Let's talk about the heart breaking Meta layoffs, answer some questions and of course... answer our topic of the week.
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"My coworkers and boss are TOXIC....help"
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3 things you can do in less than 5 minutes to level up your career
Stop worrying about work (it isn’t worrying about you)
My job hunting & career hot takes... (yes.. I have some unpopular opinions lol)
Recession job market "FACTS" you need to ignore... (a short and sweet episode)
How I Broke Into Tech (and you can, too)
How To Make The Perfect LinkedIn Profile - EASY Optimization Tips from a Recruiter
LinkedIn is not as complicated as some people make it seem. Trust me. If you want recruiters to reach out to YOU on LinkedIn, watch this short video.
How To Build Your Personal Brand... EASY Strategy & Tips to be successful
Stop letting people walk all over your (BONUS EP)
How To Pass A Software Engineering Interview
You have a big engineering interview coming up? You're a Front End, Back End of Full Stack Developer? Love that. Good news- I am a tech recruiter... and I am about to give you ALL the tips you need to pass your Engineering Interview.
How To Answer "Why do you want to work here?" in an Interview - EASY tips from a Recruiter
HOW TO NETWORK AND GET A JOB | why your networking is not working
I really hate to tell you this, but its not them.. its you. Networking is designed to help you identify mentors and connect you to jobs. Here is how to do it.
TOXIC CAREER ADVICE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS | please don't listen to this garbage
I may look young, fun and not a day over 21 (lol) but I too was an intern once. It was there that I was given some of the most TOXIC advice that really held me back in my career. Let talk about it.
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INTERVIEW WITH TRACY MOORE | her journey through journalism, being a tv legend & a good person
We all know that I am not someone who is often speechless. But wow. Tracy Moore is really something else. For more than a decade, Tracy Moore has spearheaded Cityline, one of Canada’s most influential lifestyle programs, also broadcast to 70+ million American homes daily. An award-nominated TV host, Tracy shares the best style trends, cooks up the greatest new recipes, and sizes up the latest fashions, five days a week. She’s also a positive role model when it comes to health and fitness. Celebrated for her friendly nature and down to earth attitude, Tracy’s personability and professionalism is evident in everything she does.
This episode of is full of wisdom not only on careers in journalism, but on balance, boundaries and why my mom is a cool cat.
What to do if you've been laid off?
How To Job Hunt In A Recession ( spoiler... thats what's coming)
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Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career: Tips for young professionals
Salary Transparency: there’s a reason they don’t want us to share our compensation
Is it ever a good idea to accept a job that is underpaying you?
DO NOT DO THIS IN AN INTERVIEW (Seriously… it’s an automatic no)
Are "Smart" People or "Nice" People More Successful?
How To Ace A Video Interview (Yes... it is different than other interviews)
How To Get A Job In 2022 - tips literally no one else will tell you👀
3 Pieces of Career Advice That SUCK
Does your recruiter think you're annoying?
Short answer- probably not. But I'll be the judge of that ;)
What is "Quiet Quitting?" and is it smart?... This recruiter has some opinions
I am going to keep it real (and honestly ruffle some feathers). Let me know what you think!
How to ACTUALLY stop stressing about things that don't matter (no bs advice)
Being delusional made me GREAT at my job and at dating👀 (Bonus Date Story Included.... there's drama)
5 Things Recruiters Don't Want You To Know (don't tell my employer lol)
Are we all getting fired? (Im back, baby)
The Official LinkedIn Lesson ✨EASY Profile Optimization To Get a Job Fast✨
LinkedIn can feel SO overwhelming. Let’s cut the confusion, and walk through the basics of how to have a great profile. Today we are going to cover how you can easily optimize your LinkedIn Profile (whether you are a fresher or exec) to get you a new job! Insta and TikTok: @Emily.The.Recruiter
How To Feel Confident - My Journey
Today, we talk all things confidence, insecurities and tools help us fall in love (with ourselves).
Can You "Hack" The Applicant Tracking System?
Today let's talk about the dreaded ATS. Can you hack it? Maybe not. But let's dive into how it can help us in our job search.
Are you in a funk? Dealing with the winter blues
Can you get a job internationally? How is international experience viewed by recruiters?
The Great Resignation: What Does This Mean For You?
How you ACTUALLY should apply for jobs. (Yes, there is a wrong way)
It sounds straightforward, right? Find a job you like and then apply. But, let me tell you...to stand out, we need to step it up. Get ready for insider hacks from a real recruiter.
How to properly write your resume
Resume writing is terrifying and can be really overwhelming. When I first started my career, I had no idea what recruiters were looking for and how on earth I should present my experience. 6 years of recruiting later and I've got you... get ready for all kinds of tips, hacks and tricks.
Looks Matter. (For Resumes lol)
Ah- the age old question... "what on earth should my resume look like?" Fear not, I got you. Today we are going to talk about how to properly format your resume so that it actually gets read!
How to deal with difficult people.
This one goes out to all of the difficult co-workers and cousins out there. Let's talk about how to get through it (with a feature from my puppy).