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I work at vs I work in

Both "I work at" and "I work in" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I work at" is used to refer to the place of employment, while "I work in" is used to refer to the specific department or area within the workplace.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 6931 views

I work at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the place of employment.

Use "I work at" to indicate the specific place where you are employed, such as a company, organization, or institution.

Examples:

  • I work at a software company.
  • She works at the hospital.
  • He works at a bank.
  • Jul 30, 2011 ... I work at Microsoft. I work at the Microsoft Redmond campus. Whereas for cannot be used this way: I work for Microsoft. *I work for the Microsoft ...
  • Mar 18, 2011 ... I work in/at/for a company that makes microchips. I work at/for Intel. I work in/for Intel's accounting division. (in sounds more natural in this case).
  • Here are links to the five most popular I Work at a Public Library posts of the year. 5. Nelle, Poor. 4. The Importance of Label Placement. 3. Baby, Father and. 2.
  • Feb 26, 2010 ... Depende..... I work AT the police department - puede ser secretario y no policía. I work IN the police department - yo soy policia. I work FOR the ...

Alternatives:

  • I am employed at
  • I have a job at
  • I am working at

I work in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the specific department or area within the workplace.

Use "I work in" to specify the particular department, section, or area where you work within a larger organization or company.

Examples:

  • I work in the marketing department.
  • She works in customer service.
  • He works in the finance division.

Alternatives:

  • I am employed in
  • I have a job in
  • I am working in

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