Hire part-time workers: what 3,000 posts reveal

Part-time sales roles attract 4.5 offers on average, making them the most competitive part-time positions on Quest. That finding comes from analyzing 3,053 part-time posts over the past six months.

If you need to hire part-time workers, the data shows clear patterns in what fills quickly and what takes longer. Sales jobs fill fast. Food and beverage positions take more time. Event staff land somewhere in between.

Sales roles are the most competitive

Sales positions get 4.5 offers on average across 779 posts. These roles typically ask for 16.5 hours per week. The high offer count suggests strong demand from workers looking for part-time sales work.

Part-time sales work on Quest includes retail positions, promotional work, and direct sales roles. The category spans indoor retail settings and outdoor promotional events.

Event staff positions fill quickly

Event staff roles attract 3.7 offers on average from 358 posts. These positions typically run 8.8 hours. Hire event staff for setup, registration, crowd management, or promotional work at conferences, trade shows, and public events.

The shorter duration compared to sales roles makes sense. Most events run for a day or a weekend, not a full week.

F&B positions have lower competition

Food and beverage roles get 1.9 offers on average despite 521 posts. These positions typically ask for 11.3 hours. The lower competition might reflect the demanding nature of restaurant and cafe work, or simply that fewer people are actively looking for F&B shifts.

If you run a restaurant or cafe and need part-time help, expect fewer applicants than other categories. But the people who do apply are likely serious about food service work.

Packing work offers flexibility

Packing positions get 2.3 offers on average from 217 posts. These roles average just 4.7 hours, the shortest duration in the part-time category. Warehouse packing, product assembly, and fulfillment work typically comes in short bursts when businesses need help with inventory or shipping rushes.

What this means for hiring

Part-time work on Quest gets 3.0 offers on average across all categories. If you need to hire part-time help, expect sales and event roles to fill faster than F&B positions.

The hour requirements vary widely. Sales roles ask for the most hours per week at 16.5. Packing work asks for the fewest at 4.7. Match your posting to what the role actually needs.

Competition for workers varies by category, but all part-time posts attract multiple offers. That gives you options to choose someone who fits your needs.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours do part-time workers typically work?

Part-time workers on Quest average between 4.7 and 16.5 hours per week depending on the role. Packing positions run the shortest at 4.7 hours, while sales roles typically ask for 16.5 hours. F&B positions average 11.3 hours, and event staff work around 8.8 hours per assignment.

Which part-time roles are hardest to fill?

Food and beverage positions are the hardest to fill, getting only 1.9 offers on average. This is the lowest competition rate among major part-time categories. If you post an F&B role, expect fewer applicants but more committed candidates.

How fast do part-time sales jobs fill?

Part-time sales positions attract 4.5 offers on average, making them the fastest-filling part-time category on Quest. The high competition suggests strong worker interest in sales roles, likely because they often include commission potential and flexible scheduling.