esperienza lavorativa
The Italian phrase for "work experience" is esperienza lavorativa, used for professional experience you have gained on the job.
esperienza lavorativa is the standard term in job applications, interviews and on a CV and it also covers a short work placement.
Meaning: professional experience (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase combines esperienza (experience) with the adjective lavorativa (relating to work).
Which one should you use?
Esperienza professionale puts more weight on the professional side of your experience. Curriculum lavorativo refers to your whole work history. esperienza on its own can mean general life experience or a single event.
How does it change in a sentence?
esperienza is feminine, so with the indefinite article it becomes un'esperienza lavorativa. In the plural both words change: esperienze lavorative.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'work experience' often refers to unpaid student placements, esperienza lavorativa almost always implies paid employment unless specified as stage.
- The word esperienza shares the same root as the English word 'experiment', both tracing back to the Latin 'experientia' which implies a process of testing or trying.
- If you want to say you have 'hands-on' experience, Italians often use the phrase esperienza sul campo, which literally means 'experience in the field'.
Examples in context
- Due mesi fa ho fatto un'esperienza lavorativa in una fabbrica.Two months ago I did work experience in a factory.ho fatto un'esperienza lavorativa means "I did work experience".Tatoeba #2397022 by Guybrush88, translation #464298 by lukaszpp
- Nonostante la mia mancanza di esperienza lavorativa, possiedo un forte desiderio di imparare e contribuire.Despite my lack of work experience, I possess a strong desire to learn and contribute.mancanza di esperienza lavorativa means "lack of work experience".Tatoeba #12134501 by Nuel, translation #12134500 by Nuel
- Anche se non ho avuto un'esperienza lavorativa formale, ho acquisito competenze preziose attraverso progetti personali.Although I haven't had formal work experience, I've acquired valuable skills through personal projects.un'esperienza lavorativa formale means "formal work experience".Tatoeba #12134510 by Nuel, translation #12134509 by Nuel
- Ho un'ampia esperienza lavorativa nel campo dell'informaticaI have extensive work experience in the field of IT
- La mia esperienza professionale mi ha permesso di acquisire competenze specializzateMy work experience has allowed me to acquire specialized skills
- Il mio curriculum lavorativo comprende esperienze in diverse aziendeMy work history includes experiences in different companies
- Ho avuto un'esperienza di lavoro molto stimolante nel settore della modaI had a very exciting work experience in the fashion industry
- Ho accumulato molta esperienza sul campo lavorando come fotografo freelanceI gained a lot of fieldwork experience working as a freelance photographer
- La mia storia lavorativa è stata ricca di opportunità ed esperienze diverseMy work history has been full of diverse opportunities and experiences
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a job application.
- GiuliaHai già un'esperienza lavorativa in questo campo?Do you already have work experience in this field?
- MatteoSì, ho avuto un'esperienza lavorativa breve l'anno scorso.Yes, I had a short work experience last year.
- GiuliaOttimo, allora scrivilo chiaramente nel tuo curriculum.Great, then write it clearly in your resume.
- MatteoHai ragione, Giulia, lo farò subito.You are right, Giulia, I will do it right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esperienza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
