job experience (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /dʒɒb ɛksˈpɪəriəns/
Definition
The skills and knowledge gained by working in a particular job or industry, often considered when hiring or promoting employees.
Examples
The company requires applicants to have at least two years of job experience in the field.
Her job experience in customer service helped her develop strong communication skills.
The internship provided valuable job experience, making him a competitive candidate for future positions.
How to Use job experience
- have job experience (verb phrase)
- to possess relevant work experience — "She has job experience in marketing, which makes her a strong candidate."
- gain job experience (verb phrase)
- to acquire relevant work experience — "The internship helped him gain job experience in the field."
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