work experience
US /ˈwɜːrk ɪkˌspɪriəns/
UK /ˈwɜːrk ɪkˌspɪriəns/
1.
the experience that a person has had while working
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She has extensive work experience in marketing.
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His resume highlights his relevant work experience.
2.
a period of time during which a student or trainee works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work
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She did a two-week work experience placement at a local law firm.
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Many schools offer work experience programs for their students.