work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026 As a result, after 30 years of work experience, men out-earn women by 25%. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 The snack bar serves as a convenience for families and a place for local teens to gain valuable work experience. Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 When that argument faced legal setbacks, the government pushed ahead on a lesser charge, the green card application allegation, claiming Khalil lied on forms about his work experience, including about humanitarian work for the United Nations. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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