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I have experience vs I have an experience

Both options are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have experience' is a common way to say that you have accumulated knowledge or skill in a particular area over time. 'I have an experience' is less common and refers to a singular event or occurrence.
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I have experience

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate knowledge or skill in a particular area.

This phrase is used to convey that you possess knowledge or skill in a specific field or activity.

Examples:

  • I have experience in marketing.
  • She has experience working with children.
  • They have experience in project management.
  • He has experience playing the piano.
  • The team has experience in event planning.
  • Apr 14, 2020 ... I have experience' is correct, if you are telling us that you are experienced — that is, you have a history of doing the particular thing ...
  • May 26, 2024 ... Title. I have experience of using C# in Unity, but when I see job postings, they often say .NET rather than C#. Is this basically the same ...
  • Aug 15, 2010 ... Myridon, I would like to say that I have experience in this filed - working with databases, collection of information, extraction of information ...
  • Jun 1, 2022 ... Also I have experience of ten years buildings gaming PCs for friends and family. Including myself. Build maybe over 30 computers ...
  • Dec 7, 2022 ... ... I have experience in botany.) To my ear, it sounds more natural to include a preposition to separate a long string of three nouns/gerunds ...
  • Mar 10, 2023 ... I have experience in at least 3 fields, the main ones being hospitality/food service, retail, and healthcare and am focusing my job search on those.
  • Jun 11, 2022 ... I have experience in teaching. I have experience on teaching. I know the first sentence is right but when can I use the preposition "on ...
  • Jan 6, 2018 ... Internship is in a field that I have experience in. However, it's a weekend internship opportunity over the internet (most likely unpaid).
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... 98 likes, 10 comments - uniquelyella1 on September 25, 2024: "I have experience the power of prayer many times and I know God has got this ...
  • Oct 14, 2012 ... I use the GIS/Programing ones extensively. For a cover letter, what are ways that you can avoid repeating. I have done .... I have experience ...

Alternatives:

  • I am experienced in...
  • I have expertise in...
  • I have knowledge of...
  • I have skills in...
  • I have a background in...

I have an experience

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It is typically used to refer to a specific event or occurrence.

This phrase is used to talk about a particular event or occurrence that has happened to you.

Examples:

  • I had an experience that changed my life.
  • She shared an experience from her travels.
  • They had an experience that taught them a valuable lesson.
  • He recounted an experience from his childhood.
  • The team went through an experience that strengthened their bond.
  • Apr 14, 2020 ... Is it correct to say “I have an experience” or “i have experienced”? Some options: I have experience in…. (eg. writing, working, singing). I ...
  • Jun 27, 2024 ... Solved: Dear Community I have an Experience with - multiple pages , each page showing a different geographic extent (I have 5 pages to set ...
  • Jan 19, 2017 ... I have an experience created and I do not see any "Use Experience" checkbox in the script editor. Is there any setting that I am missing?
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... 197 likes, 3 comments - daveybarrett on September 6, 2024: "Sometimes I have an experience and the story is up in a day.
  • Jul 22, 2024 ... I have an experience issues with Unreal Engine 5.4 - 5.4.3, is beginning to lagging after some time from the start, while 5.3+ is not. Help.
  • Mar 28, 2017 ... How Can I Have an Experience of Babaji? · Mahavatar Babaji · Babaji and Kriya Yoga · Babaji: The Best Roommate Ever! · Ananda Course in Meditation.
  • Apr 22, 2024 ... Do I have a chance of getting a job as a graphic designer if I have an experience as an illustrator? Discussion. So I (18F), have finished an ...
  • May 17, 2019 ... What is the difference between I have experience of and I have an experience of ?Feel free to just provide example sentences. · @Kanmim You don't ...
  • Aug 23, 2022 ... I have an experience with cooking but I never been at an fast paced environment any tips? Advice. Archived post. New comments cannot be ...
  • Oct 12, 2014 ... GemmaSchiebeFineArt II · Connecting my work to a place I have an experience of… Just as John Piper connected with Snowdonia and West Wales.

Alternatives:

  • I had a unique experience...
  • I went through an interesting experience...
  • I encountered an unforgettable experience...
  • I had a memorable experience...
  • I had a life-changing experience...

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