part-time job

Meaning

A 'part-time job' is a job where you work fewer hours per week than a standard full-time position (typically under 30-35 hours). It is common for students, parents, or people wanting flexible schedules.

Examples

• She got a part-time job at a local bookstore to earn some extra money.

  She got a part-time job at a local bookstore to earn some extra money.

• Working a part-time job allows me to focus on my university studies.

  Working a part-time job allows me to focus on my university studies.

• He works a part-time job in the evenings and takes care of his kids during the day.

  He works a part-time job in the evenings and takes care of his kids during the day.

• Are you looking for a full-time position or a part-time job?

  Are you looking for a full-time position or a part-time job?

• I only wanted a part-time job, but they asked me to work forty hours this week.

  I only wanted a part-time job, but they asked me to work forty hours this week.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I have a part-time work.

  ✓ I have a part-time job.

  'Work' is usually uncountable, whereas 'job' is countable. You can say 'I work part-time' or 'I have a part-time job', but not 'a part-time work'.

• ✗ She works in a part-time.

  ✓ She works part-time.

  When using 'part-time' as an adverb, do not use 'in a'. Simply say 'she works part-time' or 'she has a part-time job'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• As a student, I can only commit to a ___.

  💡 a job with fewer hours

  Show answer

  part-time job

• He balances his ___ with his freelance design projects.

  💡 employment with limited hours

  Show answer

  part-time job