work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Market research studies conducted in the past year have found that making money, paying for education, travel, work experience and medical benefits are the top motivators guiding young people toward military service. — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Blind individuals with low income and limited or no work experience qualify for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Its aim is to provide work experience and add to the skills students learn in the classroom. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 These apprenticeships allow workers to gain work experience and find jobs in industries that include hospitality, construction and aviation. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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