work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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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 Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025 The grants enable students to gain hands-on work experience while earning a degree or certificate. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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