employment history

noun

: a record of jobs that a worker has had

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Workday’s software, Mobley’s lawyers argue, can screen out people using proxies - gaps in employment history, and patterns that read like recurring medical leave. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The former officer was accused of secretly stashing millions of dollars in gold bars in his home, according to court documents and two people familiar with his employment history. — Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 30 May 2026 Because of Brown’s employment history, the case is being handled by prosecutors from Collier County. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 These sources can contain information such as phone numbers, addresses, relatives and employment history. — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for employment history

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“Employment history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/employment%20history. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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