work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Liang even added, unconventionally, that work experience isn’t at the top of his list when considering whom to hire at the unicorn company. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026 Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026 Once in college, barriers to gaining meaningful work experience persist for young people. Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 But the options are slim for those with a criminal background, mobility issues or minimal work experience. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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