work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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It can also be used to retrain experienced individuals, like transitioning federal workers, who have strong work experience more broadly, but need specific skills or additional training to become licensed in fields like healthcare or teaching. Portia Wu, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025 Then, reflect these elements in your professional profile, work experience, and skills sections. Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Many professionals will need a combination of work experience and additional education or training beyond their college degree to secure good professional jobs. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for work experience

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“Work experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20experience. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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