Author: Cinthia Senter

Back to early starts? Yeah… it can be a lot. Feeling tired already? That’s normal! Going from holiday mode back to work mode is a big shift. If you’re feeling flat, tired, or a bit unmotivated right now, don’t stress – most people feel it in the first few days back. Mentor Tip: Keep it… Continue reading Back to Work Energy Check

The holidays can be fun, but they can also be noisy, busy, and a bit full-on. A few things that’ll help: Drink water (especially if you’re working or out in the heat) Take a break outside – sun, air, a short walk Put your phone down for a while and properly switch off Talk to someone you… Continue reading Holiday Wellbeing Check-In

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