work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Upstart also offers debt consolidation loans starting at $1,000 and looks beyond your credit score when reviewing applications, factoring in things like work experience and education. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026 By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025 In order to qualify for a diversity visa, applicants must have at least a high school education or two years of work experience in a field that requires training. Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 No degrees or work experience is required—and salaries will range from $150,000 to $200,000. Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Dec. 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 4 Jan. 2026.

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