https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/perfect-at-work monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/9d4327c2-4208-49f8-a3e0-c99e95a0b240/Megan+headshot Insights - You don’t have to be the ‘perfect’ woman at work Many women carry a quiet pressure at work, and it is exhausting https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/you-are-not-behind monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/9d4327c2-4208-49f8-a3e0-c99e95a0b240/Megan+headshot Insights - You’re not behind. You’re building. In this article, we will tackle that nagging feeling that we sometime get “I should be further along by now.” https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/mentors-sponsors-you-need-both monthly 0.5 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/9d4327c2-4208-49f8-a3e0-c99e95a0b240/Megan+headshot Insights - Mentors, Sponsors and Why you need both A mentor talks with you about your growth. A sponsor talks about you in rooms you’re not in. And you need both. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/soft-skills-are-power-skills monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/9d4327c2-4208-49f8-a3e0-c99e95a0b240/Megan+headshot Insights - ‘Soft’ skills are in fact power skills - Let’s talk soft skills There’s more and more discussion around skills, in this article we focus on the importance of soft skills. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-decide-whether-to-apply-for-a-job monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to decide whether to apply for a job - Let’s talk green flags Here are some of the positive signs you should look out for when considering a new role. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/what-a-career-coaching-session-looks-like monthly 0.5 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - What a career coaching session looks like - A coaching session walk through Find out what it’s like to have a career coaching session with me, how you should feel during coaching, and how best to prepare. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/do-you-need-new-year-goals monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Do you need ‘new year’ goals? - New year, new goals? A guide to setting meaningful goals at any time of year. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/5-signs-of-negging-in-the-workplace monthly 0.5 2025-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - 5 signs of negging in the workplace Co-founder of the Lowdown, Karmjit walks you through 5 signs of negging to help you spot this toxic trait in the workplace - and what you can do about it. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/tips-for-active-listening monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Tips for active listening - Improve your active listening skills Read our top tips to hone your active listening skills in the workplace especially if you’re a mentor or coach. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome monthly 0.5 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to overcome imposter syndrome - Feeling like a fraud? Co-founder of the Lowdown, Karmjit Kaur walks you through imposter syndrome and 5 top tips to overcome it. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-prevent-burnout monthly 0.5 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to prevent burnout - Top Tips to Avoid Burnout Here are some tips to prevent burnout before it sets in, ready for that final stretch before the holiday season… https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/tips-on-productivity-at-work monthly 0.5 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Tips on productivity at work - Make the most of your day We share our top tips on boosting your productivity at work. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-navigate-work-friendships monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to navigate work friendships - Navigating having friends at work We share some tips to make friendships work for you and your career. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-nail-your-appraisal monthly 0.5 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to nail your appraisal - How to make an annual review work for you We offer some top tips to make the most out of your performance review. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/are-you-in-a-career-rut monthly 0.5 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Are you in a career rut? - How to recognise you’re in a rut - and overcome it We walk you through the signs that you might be in a career rut and crucially, how to get yourself out of it. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-turn-your-hobby-into-your-job monthly 0.5 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to turn your hobby into your job - You’ve made the decision - now it’s time to put it into action Career Coach Karmjit talks through how to turn your hobby into your job. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/should-you-turn-your-hobby-into-your-career monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1634492874800-U03VO9PWAT35LZ83CU02/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - Should you turn your hobby into your career? - Should your passion pay? Karmjit, who took the leap and turned a volunteer project into a career talks through how to decide whether to turn a hobby into your career. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-manifest monthly 0.5 2025-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to manifest - A guide to manifesting We look beyond the positive affirmations and vision boards for a practical guide to manifesting when it comes to your career. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-be-visible-at-work monthly 0.5 2025-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to be visible at work - Visibility in the workplace What does good visibility look like? Why might we be reluctant to be visible? And what are some tips for improving our visibility? https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/what-are-workplace-boundaries monthly 0.5 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - What are workplace boundaries? - What are boundaries? We explore what boundaries truly mean, and how to maintain them effectively in the workplace. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-grow-your-career-without-managing-people monthly 0.5 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to grow your career without managing people - Leading doesn’t equal people management We don’t always get a chance to or want to line manage. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get ahead. Here are our top tips on how to grow your career without managing people. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-say-i-dont-know-at-work monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1630527256888-MKC1OTWGTKL8S49URO45/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - How to say “I don’t know” at work - You aren’t going to know everything We talk you through why not knowing isn’t a weakness - when it’s paired with action, it offers clarity, humility, and respect. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-manage-upwards monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - Top tips on managing upwards - Managing upwards - it isn’t about bad managers or managers who don’t know what they’re doing. It is actually a really valuable skill which benefits everyone. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-take-charge-of-your-career-conversations monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to take charge of your career conversations - Don’t wait to have that career conversation Top tips on how to take charge of that career chat with your manager https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/5-tips-for-office-small-talk monthly 0.5 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - 5 tips for office small talk - Small talk - without the awkwardness We give you 5 tips to help you navigate those small office chats. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/tips-for-digital-boundaries-in-the-workplace monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Tips for digital boundaries in the workplace - With great tech, comes great burnout. We offer some tips to create digital boundaries in the workplace. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/15-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-a-career-change monthly 0.5 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - 15 questions to ask yourself before a career change - Some common coaching questions to guide you through change Career coach Karmjit Kaur poses 15 questions to help you decide whether to take the plunge when it comes to a new step in your career. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-nail-your-presentation monthly 0.5 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to nail your presentation - How to improve your presentation skills Whether you're speaking to a small group or presenting at a big event, delivering a compelling presentation is a skill that can increase your professional visibility and your confidence! Public speaking, however, is a very common fear so we have five tips to help you hone your skills and leave a lasting impact on your audience. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-delegate-effectively monthly 0.5 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to delegate effectively - Delegating isn’t a sign of weakness We take you through 5 top tips to delegate effectively. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-push-back-at-work monthly 0.5 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to push back at work - Clap back - but make it professional Need to push back at work, but not sure how to say it in a professional way? On the spot, and need to call someone out? Here are some scripted push backs for when you’re in a tight spot at work. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-address-a-gap-in-your-cv monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to address a gap in your CV - Worried about a CV gap? Here are some top tips on how to talk about a gap in your CV with authenticity and confidence. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/coaching-questions-to-empower-your-career-journey monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1630527256888-MKC1OTWGTKL8S49URO45/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - Coaching questions to empower your career journey - Career coaching questions to ask yourself - from a career coach Career coach, Karmjit, poses some questions for you for some self-reflection and to set you in the right career direction. If this prompts you to explore career coaching sessions with a qualified professional, you can learn more about Karmjit’s coaching here on the Lowdown. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-use-the-grow-coaching-model-in-your-mentoring monthly 0.5 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1634492874800-U03VO9PWAT35LZ83CU02/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - How to use the GROW coaching model in your mentoring - The GROW model Karmjit shares how you can use the GROW model to approach your mentoring sessions and focus your objectives - whether you’re the mentor or the mentee. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/should-i-revenge-quit monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1630527256888-MKC1OTWGTKL8S49URO45/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - Should I ‘revenge quit’? - Should you ever quit to punish your boss? We share some tactics to help you take a step back before you hit the nuclear button at work. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/dealing-with-sunday-scaries-and-manic-mondays monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Dealing with Sunday Scaries and Manic Mondays We give you the lowdown on how to deal with that sinking feeling about work on Sundays and how to have a good Monday to ease you into the week. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-speak-up-in-meetings-even-when-youre-the-most-junior-person monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to speak up in meetings - even when you’re the most junior person https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-know-its-time-to-quit-your-job monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1630527256888-MKC1OTWGTKL8S49URO45/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - How to know it’s time to quit your job - Are you just bored, or is it time to move on? 10 questions to explore when you’re thinking about quitting your job. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/navigating-the-return-to-the-office monthly 0.5 2025-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1634492874800-U03VO9PWAT35LZ83CU02/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - Navigating the return to the office - How to adjust to being back in the office https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-figure-out-what-career-you-wantnbsp monthly 0.5 2025-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/76579c01-376e-4601-90a7-c24bce5ab8fc/AdobeStock_339769779.jpg Insights - How to figure out what career you want  - Make it stand out Use the Ikagi model and find your purpose in life - and your dream career https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/c5ce3b87-023d-4858-94c3-9fd376e4bcd2/download.png Insights - How to figure out what career you want  - Make it stand out Ikigai career venn diagram. Not property of the Lowdown. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/tips-for-managing-change monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - How to manage change - Change is inevitable but it can be unsettling. Read our top tips to how to navigate change in the workplace and build your resilience. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-at-work monthly 0.5 2024-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to have difficult conversations at work - Difficult conversations at work We offer some tips when you have to have a difficult conversation at work to make you feel more prepared and confident. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/why-gen-z-are-not-interested-in-management monthly 0.5 2024-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/312547f7-20ee-4e56-81f8-6c85a45895d6/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - Why are Gen Z not interested in management? - What do you think about taking on a managerial role? In this article Megan reviews recent research about Gen Z and their hesitancy about entering into management. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/navigating-career-envy-6-tips monthly 0.5 2024-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Navigating career envy: 6 tips - Dealing with envy We help you navigate those pangs of career envy and help turn it into something productive to help you achieve your goals. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-manage-your-colleagues monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/166a74fd-40f7-4091-b9d1-c3a00f2b2502/5FFB1C64-B063-4D24-BC3D-06230413172D.jpg Insights - How to manage former colleagues when you’re promoted - Megan shares top tips on how to approach this common situation; when you’re promoted and are now managing your former colleagues. Scenic shot of the beach with waves hitting the rocks. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-self-promote-at-work monthly 0.5 2024-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to self-promote at work We talk about self-promotion at work - without the humble brags and selfies… https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/whats-the-difference-between-freelancing-and-the-gig-economy monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - What’s the difference between freelancing and the gig economy? - The gig economy is booming but also receives a lot of negative attention. In this article with explore the difference between freelancing and the gig economy. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-network monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1634492874800-U03VO9PWAT35LZ83CU02/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - How to network: the benefits and how to nail it - Karmjit shares her thoughts and reflections on how to approach networking, the benefits of it and how to nail it! Happy smiling woman with curly hair lounging on couch. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/what-is-quiet-vacationing monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - What is quiet vacationing - What is quiet vacationing and why it might not be a great idea. Apparently there is a new trend emerging amongst ‘millennials’ and employers aren’t too happy about it. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/declining-a-job-offer monthly 0.5 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1634492874800-U03VO9PWAT35LZ83CU02/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - How to turn down a job offer while keeping it classy - Karmjit shares her reflections and top tips on how to decline a job offer without damaging any relationships. Happy smiling woman with curly hair lounging on couch. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-approach-asking-for-a-payrise monthly 0.5 2024-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/166a74fd-40f7-4091-b9d1-c3a00f2b2502/5FFB1C64-B063-4D24-BC3D-06230413172D.jpg Insights - Money Talks: Asking for a payrise - In the first of our Money Talks series, Megan explores how to approach asking for a payrise in your existing role. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/setting-boundaries-for-quiet-quitting monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Setting boundaries for quiet quitting - Doing the bare minimum or just having healthy boundaries? Co-founder of the Lowdown, Karmjit, talks through top tips for having boundaries at work, and why quiet quitting doesn’t mean you’ve checked out from your job … https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/red-flags-in-job-interviews monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - 6 red flags in job interviews - Red flags in a job interview that should make you think twice. Co-founder of the Lowdown, Karmjit Kaur takes you through red flags you should look out for in a job interview. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-admit-youve-made-a-mistake-at-work monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - How to admit you’ve made a mistake at work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-negotiate-at-work monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to negotiate at work - Negotiating at work We give you some top tips on how to negotiate at work and how to use events in your everyday life to get some practise in! https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/navigating-maternity-leave-and-return-to-work monthly 0.5 2024-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/742f5f00-9c22-47ba-97ca-8e43d27942db/Harriet+Jones.jpg Insights - Navigating maternity leave and return to work - Maternity leave and return to work Harriet had her baby, Elodie in September 2022, took 9 months maternity leave and returned to her job in political affairs and communications in summer 2023. She moved from working 5 days a week to four to accommodate childcare. She tells the Lowdown about her experience of maternity leave and some tips she’d give those who are approaching it, or returning to work. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-be-an-active-bystander-at-work monthly 0.5 2024-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to be an active bystander at work - Tips on how to be a bystander at work Because equity, diversity, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/adhd-in-the-workplace monthly 0.5 2024-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1ff02bc6-db6c-4974-9a06-aa0659956d5b/Alice.png Insights - ADHD in the workplace - Alice Gent Alice works in press and communications and was diagnosed with ADHD soon after she left university and got her first job. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/career-advice-were-taking-into-2024 monthly 0.5 2023-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/9f47edcc-6945-4db5-a303-a3dfdc3f3453/B1F80353-AE60-4620-AFBF-32F7DB782248.jpeg Insights - Career advice we’re taking into 2024 - Step in 2024 with our top tips! https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/why-we-launched-the-lowdown monthly 0.5 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/2a576965-2d89-4964-a025-5a9a4402de48/Why+we+launched+the+Lowdown.jpg Insights - Why we launched The Lowdown - Founders Megan & Karmjit share more about why they have launched The Lowdown. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-juggling monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/a86df819-3735-4454-bf08-bb40ef428d20/B1F80353-AE60-4620-AFBF-32F7DB782248.jpg Insights - A day in the life of juggling a side project and day job - Following on from co-founder Karmjit’s Day in the life article, Megan wanted to share a day in her life which looks slightly different to Karmjit’s! Megan has a background in languages, communication and more recently project and programme management. Megan’s current role is based in a large corporate consultancy, where she is also able to act as a career coach. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-lowdown monthly 0.5 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - A day in the life of the Lowdown - After asking so many of you about your work life, we thought it was about time we shared what it was like launching and running the Lowdown! First up, co-founder Karmjit Kaur. Karmjit’s career background is in political communcations, campaigning and lobbying. She’s a trained career coach and is on the Board of Directors for Women in Film and TV. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-quietly-thrive-at-work monthly 0.5 2023-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - How to quietly thrive at work - In this article, Megan shares some top tips and approaches to help you quietly thrive at work. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-work-with-a-micromanager monthly 0.5 2023-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to work with a micromanager - Micromanaging can have a huge impact on how we feel about work, our confidence and our workplace. We give you 3 tips to work with that micromanager in your work life. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-future-proof-your-career monthly 0.5 2023-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to future-proof your career - We are in an ever changing, and often precarious world when it comes to our jobs and careers. Here are our top 5 tips to future proof your career so you are ready for anything in the world of work. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-approach-your-first-mentoring-session monthly 0.5 2023-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1634492874800-U03VO9PWAT35LZ83CU02/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpeg Insights - How to approach your first mentoring session - Karmjit shares her thoughts on how to approach your first mentoring session. Bright natural dining room nook with vases plates and fruits on the table. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-of-a-business-owner-kasiatropea monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/941cf0f9-f189-4179-a0a5-b3213124b870/Kasia.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner: Kasia,Tropea Kasia is co-owner and head chef at Tropea in Harborne, Birmingham, a small neighbourhood restaurant serving fuss-free Italian food with a focus on quality produce, cooked simply. Tropea is featured in both The Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide 2023. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-bounce-back-when-you-didnt-get-the-job monthly 0.5 2023-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - How to bounce back when you didn’t get the job - Bouncing back from rejection Going for a new job or promotion and not being successful can feel like a huge disappointment and knock your confidence. But, these kinds of setbacks often end up being small, forgettable blips when you look back on your career, or, can even be a turning point. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-of-a-business-owner-jyoti-upadhyay-kaligarh monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/d0807982-bcc7-4d5b-8c7f-b4ab47cd5256/Jyoti.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner: Jyoti Upadhyay, Kaligarh - Jyoti Upadhyay Jyoti is the founder and director of Kaligarh, an ethical jewellery company working with artisans in Nepal. Currently based in Wales, she founded Kaligarh in 2014 while living in Kathmandu. Kaligarh means ‘artisan’ in Nepali and is a tribute to the beauty and craftsmanship of the Himalayan region. The company sells online through its website, as well as Etsy, and to boutiques and museum stores in the UK, US, and Nepal. She is also a communications professional who previously worked in international development, luxury travel, and the arts sector in London. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-be-a-good-lgbtq-ally-in-the-workplace monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/9a5193c0-0afd-4615-82f2-d442e9a03186/Myles.jpg Insights - How to be a good LGBTQ+ ally in the workplace Myles Hanlon talks to the Lowdown and gives his top tips to be a good LGBTQ+ ally in the workplace. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-of-a-business-ownerbeverley-ward-vickys-kitchen monthly 0.5 2023-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/3639bd32-46eb-440a-9e17-12111f45039b/Bev+.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner: Beverley Ward, Vicky's Kitchen - Beverley Ward Beverley is the founder of Vicky's Kitchen, an award-winning, Caribbean-inspired food company. With a background in venue Event Management, Beverley learned the intricacies of business through trade and consumer events in exhibition halls. Witnessing brands come to market and their strategic growth over time, alongside working on the Great Taste judging, Beverley was inspired to launch her own food brand. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-of-a-business-owner-dina-mistry-the-playful-indian monthly 0.5 2023-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/d09a1e4e-68a8-4646-86f8-b08acdf3b352/Dina.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner, Dina Mistry, The Playful Indian - Dina Mistry Dina founded and runs The Playful Indian. Established in 2011, The Playful Indian is a small business that’s all about putting smiles on people’s faces in the form of funny, food-related greeting cards and gifts such as mugs, coasters, and more! https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/tytfkbac86kg0dn06y33aafucm35j3 monthly 0.5 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/36ada702-8dc2-45b0-81a7-91b7da6544e6/Gita.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner: Gita Raikundalia, Nakasero - Gita Raikundalia Gita founded and runs Nakasero, whose "mission is to bring you eclectic recipes by uncovering hidden culinary gems from around the world whilst staying true to our mantra of wholesome food." Gita describes her products as a premium range of vegan accredited relish, chilli jam and a trio of chilli oils. "We believe the decision to eat clean doesn’t mean compromising in taste or quality." https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-of-a-business-owner-coralie-sleap-keystone-crescent monthly 0.5 2023-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/a535a49b-1453-4d62-bd32-873a8d9b2105/coralie_009%2Bportrait.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner: Coralie Sleap, Keystone Crescent - Coralie Sleap Coralie has founded several businesses including Drink, Shop & Do –a multi-faceted events venue; Time + Space yoga studio & Keystone Crescent – a members cocktail club. She is also a freelance consultant focused on problem-solving for businesses. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-of-business-chandani-kohli-biskut-bar monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1b7bb00e-030b-4894-b826-e195deafb0a9/Chandani.jpg Insights - Day in the life of a business owner: Chandani Kohli, Biskut Bar - Chandani Kohli, founder of Biskut Bar In the first of our Business Edit, showcasing women who have set up and run their own business, we spoke to Chandani. Chandani founded and runs Biskut Bar, a marketplace of boldly aromatic Indian biscuits and snacks. She uniquely develops each recipe in celebration of her South Asian heritage with spice-forward flavours in mind. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/a-day-in-the-life-an-opera-singer monthly 0.5 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/73e4c736-3492-46fc-b184-0c771af9d747/GwenethRand-by-Christa-Holka-7Jun21-060.jpg Insights - A day in the life: an opera singer - Gweneth Ann Rand Gweneth Ann Rand studied at the University of Exeter, Goldsmith’s College and the GSMD. She was a Vilar Young Artist at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and represented England at Cardiff Singer of the World. She is currently an Associate Artist at Wigmore Hall. Her operatic roles include Aida, Senta, Leonora (Forza & Il trovatore), La Wally and Santuzza as well as performing in acclaimed performances of 4.48 Psychosis. She is noted as an exponent of the works of Messiaen. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/women-who-are-inspiring-us-vanessa-kingori-obe monthly 0.5 2023-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/be81d65e-7752-4a5f-b43a-1e0d9596c11b/0D00CAAC-1C6F-4AC6-AD63-5AB4FE3DB674.jpeg Insights - Women who are inspiring us: Vanessa Kingori OBE - In a new format for our Insights articles, Megan shares more about a woman who is inspiring her at the moment. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-an-eyewear-designer monthly 0.5 2023-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/4b19c616-78e8-4840-8894-32be453b8279/20190316_195816.jpg Insights - Day in the life: an eyewear designer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-an-engineer monthly 0.5 2022-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/8481b564-66c4-4579-85b1-1ce2c31d9b1b/MicrosoftTeams-image+%283%29.png Insights - Day in the life: an engineer - Ghada Elsheikh is a senior electrical engineer. She talks to the Lowdown about making herself heard in a male-dominated industry and the importance of diversity in engineering. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-running-a-tv-channel monthly 0.5 2022-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/0363ed70-7cae-4821-a4be-abb24420690b/Nasfim-Haque-Photo-1_2.jpg Insights - Day in the life: running a TV channel - Nasfim Haque Channel Editor - BBC 3 Read about Nasfim’s career journey in TV and media, a typical day for her, and the role mentors have played in her career. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/5-common-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them monthly 0.5 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1630272231553-RS3PPFDKHX0WCOEFJ514/Margaret_O_Neill_.jpg Insights - 5 common interview questions and how to answer them Margaret O’Neill is a Careers Consultant and accredited coach with over 20 years of experience in top business schools, working with international students of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-approach-maternity-leave monthly 0.5 2022-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/166a74fd-40f7-4091-b9d1-c3a00f2b2502/5FFB1C64-B063-4D24-BC3D-06230413172D.jpg Insights - Maternity Matters: How to approach maternity leave - Megan shares the second article in our maternity series providing advice, tips and guidance from a range of The Lowdown contributors on their thoughts around navigating maternity leave. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/money-talks-you-dont-get-a-payrise monthly 0.5 2024-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/bb66c236-68e6-4e7c-bc87-f31986f3c949/2099B2C1-938A-4839-A3CA-349023B722D0.jpg Insights - Money Talks: what to do when you don’t get a payrise - In a recent Money Talks piece, we gave some tips on how to ask for a payrise, but what if you're turned down? https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-a-barrister monthly 0.5 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1a631f2c-1d7f-4065-b98b-658d0b3da0b0/Chambers+Photo+Updated+1.jpg Insights - Day in the life: a barrister - Natasha Shotunde Natasha is an award-winning barrister and Honorary Doctor of Laws at Garden Court Chambers, where her work encompasses public inquiries and family law. She is an elected member of the Bar Council, sitting on its Equality, Diversity and Social Mobility Committee and the Race Working Group. She also sits on the EDI Committee at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Natasha is the Co-founder and Chair of the Black Barristers’ Network, which aims to provide Black barristers with support, visibility and to work on community outreach. Natasha also sits as a Trustee of AVA, a leading UK charity committed to ending gender based violence and abuse. She has sat on the JUSTICE Working Party on Improving Access to Justice for Separating Families. Natasha received the Rising Star award at the UK Diversity Legal Awards in 2021 and Highly Commended – Future Leader: Diversity and Inclusion at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2020. She received her Honorary Doctorate in 2022 from Anglia Ruskin University. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-ask-an-employer-about-edi monthly 0.5 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/1636922260921-O1YXVZ5HS36CEWZA0Z9R/unsplash-image-BlIhVfXbi9s.jpg Insights - How to ask an employer about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Bright natural dining room nook with vases plates and fruits on the table. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/how-to-maintain-your-flexible-working monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/166a74fd-40f7-4091-b9d1-c3a00f2b2502/5FFB1C64-B063-4D24-BC3D-06230413172D.jpg Insights - How to maintain your flexible working - Co-founder of The Lowdown Megan discusses how to approach a conversation with your employer about maintaining your flexible working arrangements, after the pandemic. https://www.the-lowdown.org/insights/day-in-the-life-an-academic monthly 0.5 2022-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bcdea115f1281eeacb6f3d/f6ff0f32-8d6b-4100-8d5d-59414d87c1f4/RKhalid+lib+pic+%281%29.jpg Insights - Day in the life: an academic Dr Rihab Khalid is an Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellow at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge. She focuses on the intersections of gender, energy infrastructure and space use in the Global South. 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As you are building your career in those early stages, there are lots of new challenges that you will have to navigate and can have a profound impact on your future. There are also often additional barriers for women from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds, who don’t have the privilege and cultural capital to benefit from the right mentoring support and career advice. We want to match you with a diverse group of mentors particularly those who have a wide range of experiences that they can bring to their conversations. At The Lowdown we take a personal approach to matching our mentors and mentees, we consider what are mentees are looking for support with or what industry they currently or wish to work in. 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