Berufserfahrung

professional experience

noun be-ROOFS-er-fah-rung Rare

Also means

work experience

Usage Note

Berufserfahrung is essential vocabulary for CVs and job ads. Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung (several years of professional experience) is a stock phrase in German job postings.

Examples

"Für diese Stelle sind mindestens drei Jahre Berufserfahrung erforderlich."

Natural Translation

At least three years of professional experience are required for this position.

Literal Translation

For this position are at-least three years professional-experience required.

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