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employment history

employment history

Meaning of employment history

record of previous work

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EN-UK/ən ɪmˌplɔɪmənt ˈhɪstəri/
EN-US/ən ɛmˈplɔɪmənt ˈhɪstəri/
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employment history with Russian translation

employment history usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The form asks for your full employment history.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

His employment history shows steady growth.

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employment history synonyms

Related words worth learning together

work history
Very similar to 'employment history', slightly more informal in some contexts.
work experience
Emphasizes skills and practical experience gained from jobs rather than just a chronological list.
career history
Similar to employment history but often implies a longer-term view of one's career path and progression.
employment record
More formal, often refers to official records kept by employers or agencies about employment dates and positions.
employment timeline
A chronological timeline visually mapping jobs and dates; a specific format of presenting employment history.
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Very similar to 'employment history', slightly more informal in some contexts.

B2Very Often

Her work history shows steady growth in responsibility.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes skills and practical experience gained from jobs rather than just a chronological list.

B2Very Often

The job requires at least three years of work experience in sales.

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career history

Similar to employment history but often implies a longer-term view of one's career path and progression.

B2Often

Her career history shows repeated promotions within the same sector.

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employment record

More formal, often refers to official records kept by employers or agencies about employment dates and positions.

B2Often

The company kept an employment record for every staff member since 2010.

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employment timeline

A chronological timeline visually mapping jobs and dates; a specific format of presenting employment history.

B2Rarely

Create an employment timeline to show how your roles progressed over time.

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length of service

Refers to duration of employment (often with one employer) rather than a list of positions.

B2Often

Her length of service at the company entitles her to additional leave.

🇬🇧en

A document summarizing employment history and skills; it represents the history rather than being the history itself.

B2Very Often

Attach your resume and employment history to the application.

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professional background

Broader than 'employment history' — includes jobs, education, qualifications and achievements.

B2Often

Her professional background includes both teaching and project management.

🇬🇧en

A short overview of key roles and achievements, typically a resume section rather than a full history.

B2Often

Add a concise career summary at the top of your CV to highlight strengths.

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employment history meaning: what does it mean?

record of previous work

employment history pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

employment history is pronounced as /ən ɪmˌplɔɪmənt ˈhɪstəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

employment history definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The form asks for your full employment history. Translation: В форме запрашивается ваш полный трудовой стаж.

Is employment history part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, employment history can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is employment history part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, employment history can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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