Author: Cinthia Senter

Question:   “I am on apprentice wages. How do I enjoy the holidays without going broke?” Answer:   You’re not the only one feeling that pinch. The trick is to choose, not chase. Pick a few things that matter most, like one outing with mates, one family thing, one ‘treat yourself’ moment—and let the rest go. The… Continue reading Ask a Mentor: How do I Actually Reset Before Work and TAFE Start Again?

You’ve worked hard. You showed up. Now it’s time to relax. You made it through 2025 – Legend! This year you: Learned new skills Tackled tough days on the job and at TAFE / RTO Juggled, work, life, family, friends (and maybe a bit of chaos) Kept showing up even when you were tired That’s huge! From all of… Continue reading You Made it Through 2025

Imagine starting 2026 with enhanced personal resilience and improved wellbeing, equipped to tackle any challenge. Before 2025 ends, you can still seize the opportunity to sharpen your soft skills and set the stage for business success next year. The Mas Allied Health team is hosting a one-day workshop specifically tailored for the motor industry. Led… Continue reading Learning New Strategies to Manage Stress and Work Well Under Pressure

Imagine you did really well in your interview, but you didn’t get the job because you made a poor impression on a potential co-worker. This person wasn’t even in the interview room, and you didn’t get a chance to speak with them. However, they may have noticed something you did when you thought no one… Continue reading During the Interview Process, Everyone is Your Recruiter

Let’s say you have to wake up around 6am daily, but instead of getting 7–8 hours of sleep every night, you’re going to bed late. You end up getting roughly five hours of rest each night. How long do you think you’ll be able to sustain productivity and performance? Will you be able to be… Continue reading Enough Sleep is Vital for Your Career

Are you an apprentice living in the ACT, working for a local employer, and were already active in your training on 1 July 2024? You may be eligible to receive a one-off $250 payment to help with the cost of living. Please note the following rules set by the Government: 👉 You must not have… Continue reading One-off payment for apprentices and trainees in the ACT!

Some sources say it was at seven, while others say it was at 10. The fact is that Pablo Picasso started training in drawing and oil painting quite early for two reasons:  He showed a passion and skill for art from a very young age His father, José Ruiz Blasco, was a professor of drawing… Continue reading Did Pablo Picasso Start his Career as an Apprentice Before he was 10?

Like a tree, your professional life goes through different seasons. Sometimes, results will bloom, and for other periods, they’ll dry out. When people can only see the bare branches, it’s your roots that’ll keep you grounded. Your experience and learning efforts will continue to nourish you, allowing you to keep working even when the results… Continue reading Career Seasons: How Your Roots Keep You Grounded and Ready for Growth

You can prepare as much as possible, but recruiters may challenge you to step off your rehearsed script. According to Forbes, “hiring managers are increasingly using creative, unscripted questions to assess essential soft skills like critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.” So, if you can’t predict every question, how will you be ready to answer… Continue reading If You Can’t Predict Every Interview Question, How Will You Be Ready to Answer Them?

João Fonseca, an 18-year-old tennis player ranked World No. 112, looked up to his mentors, who helped him build the skills and mindset to beat a top-ten world player on his Grand Slam main-draw debut. In case you missed it, the Brazilian tennis player delivered a stunning opening performance at the Australian Open. When talking… Continue reading What Do You Do When You Score Big in Your Career?