professional experience

[/prəˈfɛʃənəl ɪkˈspɪəriəns/]
nounfemininepl: experiências profissionais
experiência profissional
1. The knowledge, skills, and expertise acquired through working in a particular field or occupation over a period of time
She has ten years of professional experience in marketing.
Ela tem dez anos de experiência profissional em marketing.
2. The accumulated work history and practical competencies gained from employment
His professional experience includes roles in both private and public sectors.
Sua experiência profissional inclui funções nos setores público e privado.
3. Relevant background and qualifications demonstrated through previous employment
The job posting requires at least five years of professional experience.
O anúncio de emprego exige pelo menos cinco anos de experiência profissional.
In Brazil, professional experience is a critical component of CV (Curriculum Vitae) submissions and is heavily weighted in hiring decisions. Brazilians often discuss 'experiência profissional' during job interviews and networking events. In the USA, this term is used extensively in HR departments, job postings, and professional contexts. Both cultures value demonstrable work experience as evidence of competence and career progression.
NYC Slang
work creds / experience on the job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work experienceprofessional backgroundoccupational experiencecareer historyjob experience
Antonyms / Antônimos
inexperiencelack of experienceinexperience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
experiência profissional
Standard usage throughout Brazil, commonly used in job applications and HR contexts
São Paulo
experiência profissional / background profissional
More cosmopolitan areas may use the English 'background' alongside Portuguese terms
Rio de Janeiro
experiência profissional
Standard usage, may be abbreviated as 'exp. prof.' in informal contexts
Portugal
experiência profissional / experiência de trabalho
Both terms are acceptable; 'experiência de trabalho' is also commonly used

Related Words

curriculum vitaerésumécompetencyexpertisequalificationsemployment historycareerprofessional development

Related Idioms & Phrases

gain professional experience
leverage professional experience
draw on professional experience
years of professional experience under one's belt
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