English is the language of business in Australia, but jobseekers should be aware that Australian English can be rather idiomatic. For instance, to "table" something in Australia means to bring it forward for discussion, literally to put it on the table.

In general, the business day is more carefully defined in Australia especially for workers and staff. It begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m., with senior managers perhaps staying in their offices until 6 p.m. or later. Working weeks have been steadily lengthening in Australia over the past 10 years and most people in senior, white-collar occupations would rarely be walking out the door at 5 p.m. every day. It is not uncommon to socialize in the local bar after the workday with one’s office colleagues for an hour or so, but travel time between home and work is a real consideration and people often head home, to the gym, or to the beach after work; however, it is common on a Friday night to have an end-of-week drink with colleagues.

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