work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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According to the Federal News Network 2026 return-to-office survey of 7,463 federal workers, more than 53% of respondents said their overall work experience after returning to office was very negative, with another 30% calling it somewhat negative. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Business leaders who share their journey openly can help make the financial side of entrepreneurship more accessible—whether through work experience placements, partnerships with schools or universities, or volunteering through mentorship programs. Kate Hayward, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Participants are required to have work experience on at least one film, mostly in the fields of production, direction, acting, screenwriting, cinematography or sound. Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 My unique work experience ranges from the fashion and sneaker industry to real estate development, tech and, now, food and beverage. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 17 July 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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