work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Applicants must meet statutory eligibility requirements, including a high school education or two years of qualifying work experience, among other criteria. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025 In his eyes, work experience at Palantir is a better teacher. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 Supporters say the change is needed to give students work experience and help businesses find workers. Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.

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