work experience
"Work experience" encompasses the skills and knowledge gained through employment, internships, or volunteering, and is a key factor in career development.
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Definition
B2Employment
(general)The skills and knowledge gained by working in a specific job or industry.
Example
- Her work experience in marketing helped her secure a managerial position.
B2Career Development
(general)The history of jobs, roles, and tasks a person has undertaken throughout their career.
Example
- His extensive work experience made him a strong candidate for the role.
B1Education
(UK, informal)A short, unpaid period spent in a workplace to gain insight into a working environment.
Example
- She completed her work experience at a local law firm during the summer.
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