I'm Looking for a Part-Time Job: Meaning and Usage

Meaning 1：seek part-time work (I'm looking for a part-time job)

I'm looking for a part-time job 🔊

/aɪm ˈlʊkɪŋ fɔr ə ˈpɑːrtaɪm dʒɑb/

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I am actively trying to find work that is not full-time, meaning I will work fewer hours.

Person holding resume speaking to manager in cafe with Help Wanted sign

seek part-time work 🔊

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/siːk ˈpɑːrtaɪm wɜːrk/

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The speaker is actively searching for a job that requires fewer hours than a full-time position, often to balance study, family, or other commitments.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Phrase combining 'look for' (search) and 'part-time job' (work with fewer hours).

💡 Mnemonic

Visualize a student pointing to a 'Help Wanted' sign and saying the phrase.

📖 Example

Hi, my name is Alex. I saw your "Help Wanted" sign. I'm looking for a part-time job on weekends, are you hiring? 🔊 Hi, my name is Alex. I saw your "Help Wanted" sign. I'm looking for a part-time job on weekends, are you hiring?

🔗 Collocations

look for a job – search for employment

part-time work – employment with fewer hours

apply for a part-time position – submit an application for a job with reduced hours

🔄 Synonyms

seeking part-time employment (phrase) – actively trying to find a job with fewer hours

looking for a side job (phrase) – searching for additional work that is not primary

wanting a part-time gig (phrase) – desiring a temporary or flexible job with limited hours

🚫 Antonyms

looking for a full-time job (phrase) – searching for a job with standard 40-hour work weeks

retired (adj.) – having permanently left the workforce

📖 Cultural Story

Part-time jobs became widespread in the 20th century, especially for students and parents. The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation when seeking flexible work.