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work experience

опыт работы

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EN-UK/ə wɜːk ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
EN-US/ə wɝk ɪkˈspɪriəns/
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work experience with Russian translation

work experience usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

Put your work experience in reverse chronological order.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

His work experience includes three years in marketing.

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work experience belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

work experience工作经验
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业
answer questions回答问题
ask questions提问
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work experience synonyms

Related words worth learning together

employment history
Usually refers to a chronological record of past employments; more formal and factual.
work history
Similar to employment history; emphasizes the timeline of previous jobs.
previous experience
General phrase referring to experience held prior to the current role or situation.
professional background
Broader than just jobs; may include education, qualifications, and sector reputation.
career history
Emphasizes the progression and development of someone's career over time.
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🇬🇧en

Usually refers to a chronological record of past employments; more formal and factual.

B1Often

Please provide your full employment history for the past ten years.

🇬🇧en

Similar to employment history; emphasizes the timeline of previous jobs.

B1Often

Her work history includes five years in customer service.

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previous experience

General phrase referring to experience held prior to the current role or situation.

B1Often

Describe any previous experience relevant to this role.

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professional background

Broader than just jobs; may include education, qualifications, and sector reputation.

B1Often

Her professional background combines teaching and policy work.

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career history

Emphasizes the progression and development of someone's career over time.

B1Rarely

His career history shows steady advancement into management roles.

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work experience meaning: what does it mean?

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work experience pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

work experience is pronounced as /ə wɜːk ɪkˈspɪəriəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

work experience definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Put your work experience in reverse chronological order. Translation: Разместите ваш опыт работы в обратном хронологическом порядке.

Is work experience part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, work experience (опыт работы) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is work experience part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, work experience (опыт работы) 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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