Learn English – Which preposition should I use when defining a job position

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Which preposition is correct in the sentence below?

I want work in/on/at this position.

Best Answer

Neither is good. Moreover, "work" and "position" are not well suited to be in the same sentence. It's like saying "I want to work standing on my hands with my head down", or "I want to work bent over".

Replace "position" with "role", and you got something:

I want to work in this role.

Replace "work" with "take" or "apply", and you can keep the "position":

I'd like to apply for this position.
I'd like to take this position.

... although it's a stretch (pun intended).

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