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professional experience
The knowledge and skills that a person has acquired through the practical exercise of a profession over a certain period of time.
Für diese Stelle sind mindestens drei Jahre Berufserfahrung im Marketing erforderlich.
At least three years of professional experience in marketing are required for this position.
This word is a clear example of a compound: it consists of 'der Beruf' (profession / job), the linking -s, and 'die Erfahrung' (experience). So it literally means 'experience from work'.
Ein Lebenslauf sollte immer auch die bisherige Berufserfahrung auflisten.
A résumé should always also list previous professional experience.
In a professional context, this noun is often combined with certain verbs. You can 'sammeln' (gain), 'haben' (have), 'besitzen' (possess), 'mitbringen' (bring), or 'nachweisen' (provide proof of) Berufserfahrung.
Nach dem Studium möchte ich erst einmal Berufserfahrung im Ausland sammeln.
After university, I would first like to gain professional experience abroad.
To specify the field in which the experience was gained, you use the preposition 'in' followed by the dative.
Sie hat viel Berufserfahrung im Projektmanagement.
She has a lot of professional experience in project management.
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'die Erfahrung' and 'die Berufserfahrung' are closely related because both refer to knowledge and skills gained through practice. However, 'Erfahrung' is general and can refer to work, travel, family, learning, or many other areas. 'Berufserfahrung' is more specific and means only experience gained through working in a profession. Learners may confuse the words because 'Berufserfahrung' is a particular kind of 'Erfahrung'. In applications or job contexts, 'Berufserfahrung' is usually more natural and precise.
Für die Stelle im Krankenhaus braucht man mindestens zwei Jahre Berufserfahrung.
For the position at the hospital, you need at least two years of professional experience.
Meine Nachbarin hat viel Erfahrung mit kleinen Kindern, weil sie oft auf ihre Nichten aufpasst.
My neighbor has a lot of experience with small children because she often looks after her nieces.