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  • A part-time job is employment in which an employee works less than full time hours.

    Hours

    Part-time job holders usually work less than full time employees. The hours will vary by the need of an organization. Part-time hours range from one to 34 hours a week.

    Benefits

    Benefits such as 401k plans, insurance, and vacation may not be cost effective for most employers to offer to part-time workers. Even though this is the case, some employers offer these types of perks to part-time employees.

    Type of Work

    Part-time work can be found in many fields of employment. Unskilled and entry level jobs are a primary place of employment for most part-time workers. Seasonal and temporary work can be considered part-time employment, depending on how long the job lasts.

    Financial Reasons

    Many people work part-time jobs to earn an extra-income or for other financial reasons.

    Probation Period

    There are companies that have probationary periods for employees that only allow them to work on a part-time basis to see if they are good candidates for a full-time position.

    Source:

    Bureau of Labor Statistics:Flexible work and part-time jobs

    Bureau of Labor Statistics: Labor force characteristics

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