Employment History

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈhɪstəri/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A chronological record of an individual's past employments, including positions held, employers, and durations, used for verifying qualifications or background.
    The candidate's employment history showed consistent experience in financial management.

Forms

  • employment history
  • employment histories

Commentary

Employment history is often required during background checks or hiring processes to assess qualifications and verify prior work; accuracy and completeness are critical in legal or compliance contexts.

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