Understanding employment types helps both employers and jobseekers make informed decisions. Here’s a simple breakdown:

🧑‍💼 1. Full-time Employment

• Definition: Employee works standard hours (usually 9 hrs /day, 5-6 days a week).
• Benefits: Salary, PF, ESI, Gratuity, Paid Leaves, Health Insurance.(If applicable)
• Example: A Software Engineer working at TCS on a permanent basis.

🧑‍💼 2. Part-time Employment

• Definition: Works fewer hours than full-time; flexible or fixed schedule.
• Benefits: Usually fewer than full-time; depends on company policy.
• Example: A receptionist working 4 hours a day in a clinic.

🎓 3. Internship

• Definition: Short-term training or learning opportunity, usually for students.
• Paid/Unpaid: Varies – some internships offer stipends.
• Example: A law student interning at a legal firm for 2 months.

📑 4. Contractual Employment

• Definition: Hired for a specific project or time period under a fixed contract.
• Legal Status: Covered under contract labour laws; may not get full-time benefits.
• Example: A web designer hired for 6 months to build a company website.

🧾 Freelancer / Consultant (optional mention)

• Self-employed professional hired for services without being an employee.
• Example: A freelance content writer working for multiple clients.

Are you full-time, part-time, intern or contractual?
Each role comes with different rights and responsibilities – make sure you know where you stand!