Full-time – Traditionally a work schedule of 40 or more hours per week, although 30 or 35 hours a week may be considered full-time hours, depending on the business. Full-time jobs typically offer perks and benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
Full-time work schedules are commonly found in offices & call centers, cities & municipalities, pharmacy, and healthcare.
2. Part-time – Typically a work schedule of 34 hours a week or less, and may involve working any hours, day or night. Part-time work tends to have more flexible hours, but fewer benefits than a full-time work schedule.
Part-time work schedules are often found in retail, restaurants & bars, and catering.
3. Flexible – Flexible schedules can be part-time or full-time; but employees are generally free to pick and choose their own work hours. Flexible jobs are increasingly popular among workers looking for a better work-life balance as they allow people to work around family responsibilities and other interests.
4. Alternative – Generally, work hours outside the normal Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm job. Second shifts (evenings), third shifts (night shifts), and weekend shifts all fall under an alternative work schedule.
Alternative schedule jobs are well suited to people who are unable to work during normal business hours because they are at school, working another day-time job, or need to be at home as a caregiver.
Alternative job schedules can be found in restaurants & bars, events & recreation, seasonal & tourism, and security services.