work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025 Consider California, which for more than a year has demanded that the fast-food industry — often a teen’s first taste of work experience — pay employees at least $20 an hour. Las Vegas Review-Journal, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025 Creating Your LinkedIn Profile Foundation Building a meaningful LinkedIn presence doesn't require years of work experience; it can be achieved with a focused approach. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 More than 1,200 participants throughout the north and central part of the state, including more than 800 in Hartford, will be able to gain valuable work experience this summer. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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