work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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The answer has been inflating job descriptions with new skills and industry or functional work experience. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 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 LaunchPad delivers mentoring and career development, real-world work experience and access to high-profile companies and executives, along with placement programs encompassing experiential learning sessions, interview training and internships. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 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, 13 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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