work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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Over the 2024–25 academic year, 69% of universities saw an increase in applications for these programs, and fortunately for Gen Zers, the programs don’t require work experience or even a business bachelor’s degree. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025 Remote Jobs For Entrepreneurs Remote work experience creates natural pathways to entrepreneurship. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Tjen’s journey, and those of Mboko and Boisson, as well as Czech player Tereza Valentová, who plays 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, have been more like going on work experience at a smaller firm and then applying the knowledge acquired at a big company. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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