work experience

American  

[wurk-ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ˈwɜrk ɪkˌspɪər i əns /

noun

plural

work experiences

1. time spent at one or more paid jobs, especially as detailed on a resume or contributing to one's readiness for further employment.

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Other Word Forms

• work-experience
  adjective

Example Sentences

Work experience is a vital for equipping young people with the skills they need, according to 79% of the business leaders surveyed.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2015

Work experience was first, followed by how other people rated the contractor, pay, portfolio of work, references, and scores on skills tests that oDesk offers online.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2012

Work experience is fine - four weeks or six weeks - but beyond that it's not on - it's not fair.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2011

Work experience rules are changing to allow eight weeks on placements, rather than two, without losing benefits.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2011