IntlMOVE Australia

Hiring International Movers is your fist step to your new life in Australia.

IntlMOVE has knowledgeable move consultants ready to answer any questions you may have about international moves.

Moving your household goods to Australia requires a lot of planning.

However, you can leave the planning to IntlMOVE and its team of international moving professionals.

IntlMOVE specializes in international moves to Australia, so you have no need to worry.

Your prized possessions are in good hands with IntlMOVE.

When you move to Australia, you will want to follow business etiquette.

It is usually easy for Americans to adjust to the Australian way of doing business because most of the business cultural norms are the same.

However, the business culture in Australia differs slightly from the United States.

IntlMOVE has put together some tips for succeeding in Australian business world.

Clothes and Appearance

When you first move to Australia, you will want to dress more formally for the first few days of work.

If you notice that your officemates are dressing more casually, you can wear more casual clothes.

Men will typically wear a dark business suits and ties to important meetings.

Women will wear suits, dresses or a nice skirt and blouse.

Casual clothes might be appropriate for regular days at the office, but they are inappropriate for business meetings.

Office Behavior in Australia

Punctuality is very important in the business world in Australia.

Make sure to show up on time to work and to other work functions.

When you want to meet with someone in particular, it is important to set up an appointment.

When speaking to other people, maintain eye contact to show a sign of respect.

Giving gifts to business associates is not a common practice among Australians.

 When greeting people, you will shake hands when meeting and when leaving.

You should always have a business card ready, as exchanging business cards is expected.

Business is almost always conducted on a first-name basis, as is customary in the United States.

In meetings, you should be friendly but direct.

Don’t beat around the bush too much, as this is considered rude.

There is no need to cultivate personal relationships before doing business.

If you are making a business presentation, avoid hype and misleading facts and figures.

Australians are very direct and make business decision on facts, not emotions.

When you give an Australian company a proposal, there should be little room for bargaining as this is not customary.

Negotiations can happen fast and will take place at the top of a company.

Dinner Invitations

When you have been invited to someone’s home for dinner, it is customary to bring wine, flowers or another small gift to show your appreciation.

If you are invited to a barbeque, you should usually arrive with wine or beer.

Make sure you show up on time, or no more than 15 minutes late for a larger party.

Contact the host ahead of the party to find out if you can bring a dish.

At the table, you hold your fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand while eating.

Keep hands above the table while eating, but keep your elbows off the table.

If you are dining out, do not pay for a round of drinks out of turn, but make sure you pick up the tab when it is your time to pay.

Afternoon tea usually takes place around 4 p.m.

Your evening meal will sometimes be referred to as tea, and will take place between 6 and 8 p.m.

Supper is a late meal or a light snack.

 When a new job calls for an international move to Australia, contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods overseas.

 IntlMOVE can help make your move to Australia easy by shipping your household goods and furniture to your new home overseas.

When you move to Australia with IntlMOVE, you will get to explore a beautiful country will different landscapes, a different culture and different foods.

 When you move to Australia, you will undoubtedly have to try Vegemite.

This spread is a staple in Australian cupboards.

Vegemite is a dark brown paste that is made from brewer’s yeast extract.

The spread is used for toast, sandwiches, crackers and other snacks.

The salty taste is a little shocking at first and for most, it is an acquired taste.

The taste is slightly similar to Marmite, which is popular in the United Kingdom and South Africa.

It is smooth, sticky and has a very distinct flavor.

 Vegemite History

Vegemite was invented in 1922 after Marmite imports were halted during World War I.

Dr. Cyril Callister, who worked for Fred Walker & Co., developed the Australian favorite.

Callister used the yeast disposed of by breweries and added salt, celery extracts and onion extracts to make the first version of Vegemite.

 There was a nationwide competition to name the new concoction.

Vegemite was the name that was drawn from a hat by Fred Walker’s daughter, Sheilah.

The spread did not sell well at first, and when Marmite was once again shipped to Australia, Vegemite faced growing competition.

Vegemite’s name was changed to Parwill, so they could use the advertising slogan, “Marmite but Parwill.”

The name was changed back to Vegemite after the failed ad campaign.

 Fred Walker later developed Kraft Walker Cheese Company with J.L Kraft and Brothers, which made processed cheese.

At first, Vegemite was a registered trademark in Australia.

The trademark was transferred to Kraft Foods in 1925, and Kraft has maintained an interest in the company since that time.

In 1935, Kraft began to sell Vegemite again.

The company gave away Vegemite with Kraft Walker cheese in order to drive sales.

By the 1940s, Vegemite was used in 9 out of 10 Australian homes.

Vegemite was even included in Australian Army rations during World War II.

Over 22 million jars of Vegemite are sold annually and in October of 2008, the billionth jar of Vegemite was made.

 How to Eat Vegemite

The most popular way to eat Vegemite is on toast.

You take a piece of toast and spread a layer of butter and then spread a thin layer of Vegemite.

Some people even make sandwiches out of the salty topping.

The bread is layered with butter and vegemite and then the sandwich is filled with ingredients like cheese, lettuce, avocado or tomato.

There are countless uses for Vegemite, and you will even find that some people use it as a pastry filling.

Vegemite Products

Kraft combined Vegemite and cheese slices to profit from the popularity of Vegemite and cheese sandwiches.

The Vegemite Singles were introduced in the 1990s, but were taken off the market due to poor sales.

In 2009, Kraft combined Vegemite with cream cheese to make a new type of spread.

The product was named iSnack 2.0 to capture a younger audience.

The name of the product was changed to Vegemite Cheesybite.

Vegemite remains a very popular staple in Australia and that doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon.

When you move to Australia, you can easily find Vegemite at grocery and convenience stores.

Moving to Australia will introduce you to a lot of new things.

IntlMOVE can help you make Australia feel familiar by shipping your household goods and personal effects to your new home in Australia.

IntlMOVE can help ship your household good and personal effects to Australia.

The moving professionals at IntlMOVE will handle your international shipment along with coordinating customs clearance when you hire the international movers for door-to-door service.

Relax and let IntlMOVE handle the details of your move to Australia. 

With your spare time, learn some interesting facts about your new home in Australia.

IntlMOVE has put together some information on emigrating to Australia, but you can get more specific information at your embassy or consulate. 

Australia is one of the most sought-after places to live in the entire world.

The weather, the people, the scenery and the culture are all reason enough to want to move to the “land down under.” 

When deciding to make the move, there are several things you will want to do to make your dream a reality.

You can find many migration agents online who can give you an eligibility assessment.

Once they have determined your eligibility, you can move forward with the process.

The application process time varies, but can take 12 months or more.

You have to make sure that every document is filled out completely and every piece of information that is asked for is given.

Unless you have a firm job offer before you go, it could take some time to secure employment.

 Agencies

When you decide you want to move to Australia, there are several ways to look for jobs.

Australia is abundant with private employment agencies.

These agencies help find jobs for more than 100,000 people annually, so this is a good place to start.

These agencies can also help you find temporary employment, which can lead to more permanent employment.

There are four different types of agencies in Australia – personnel consultants, labor hire contractors, student employment services and employment agencies.

Personnel consultants, or head hunters, usually find managerial and executive positions.

Labor hire contractors help find employment for people who work in industrial areas.

Student employment agencies obviously help individuals in school find work.

Employment agencies can be specialized for a particular field or be more general.

Although there may be small registration fees involved, agencies usually get their money from employers.

 Qualifications for Working in Australia

To work in Australia, you must be able to read, write and communicate in English at a fluent level.

If you are an English speaker from a country where English is not the native language, you might be required to pass an English test.

Next, you will have to find out if your trade qualifications or skill set are recognized in Australia.

You must have formal education and work experience and you may be subject to testing.

You can research the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) to check the qualifications for a particular job.

 Obtaining a Work Visa

You may be able to obtain a temporary work visa to find employment.

However, if you want your move to Australia to be more permanent, you will likely have to land a more secure employment position.

When you do land your dream job in Australia, your new employer should be able to help you secure a working visa.

Research your different visa options with your consulate or embassy.

 When you have landed a job in Australia, contact IntlMOVE.

IntlMOVE is a reliable international mover and a respected industry leader.

When emigrating to Australia, contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods and personal effects.