work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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All these plans acknowledge the experience gap, namely that training without arranging relevant work experience is often futile. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026 Schlossberg's work experience was thin. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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