5 Synonyms to Show You Are Experienced in an Interview

Use one of these ten synonyms phrases to demonstrate your experience during an interview. These words will show the interviewer your expertise and leave a lasting impression.

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You show you've bent old-fashioned rules when you had to

Because of your multitude of experience, you would've come across times where you inevitably had to break the rules or step outside of what was considered to be a safe way of doing things. An ability to navigate and intentionally skirt around rules where and when needed.

List a couple of such times.

e.g., While still at [My Past Company], I was involved in a project that needed to be completed on time or else would result in lost money and/or reputational damage for the organization.

Such operationally necessary rule-breaking for the greater good of the company is evidence of your desire to accomplish the goal at all cost and your ability to go outside your comfort zone (which most people avoid) while taking a risk. Only experienced staff will be able and willing to do so, for an inexperienced staff may be too scared of screwing up and the potential consequences.

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Not a novice: not inexperienced, unseasoned

Candidates who have been in the industry for awhile will likely be more familiar with the jargon and vernacular used within their field.

Rather than merely showing avid interest in the role, they will also be able to speak to specific examples of when they utilized certain techniques or processes to complete a project. They can do a deep dive with their subject matter expert and depth of knowledge. This is valuable experience that interviewers are looking for that juniors and freshies won't have to offer.

Up to speed quickly: not behind the curve, up to date

With every new job comes a training period where a newcomer has to get familarized before they can start work. For an experienced professional, he or she already knows how things are done and just needs minor orientation to learn the company's specific procedures.

You want to show the interviewer that you will be able to hit the ground running.

Thereafter, such an experienced candidate will be able to navigate the workplace landscape with ease and creativity.

You have to sound you can get acquainted with the people, systems and process readily and not need much time getting up to speed quickly.

You have experienced hardship and been through mistakes your colleagues are making at the workplace

You have a wealth of stories to share that have come with your years of experience. These could be specific customer experiences, workplace disasters, etc. You may not be able to share those frustrating experiences so openly, but you can use the story to show the interviewers that you know what is right and wrong, good and bad, and that you won't be easily swayed.

In your recount, you will tend to touch on your journey to the current position and maybe how you were impacted by the journey, how you took responsibility for it, and whether that process has been valuable for you.

Not a nobody: not an unknown, unimportant individual

When someone says they are experienced at a certain job and industry, they tend to have a reputation tagged to their name.

Another way to show how skilled they are is a reference from someone in the industry they worked in.

It’s always best to use the social capital of someone with a reputation. This elevates your profile and brings credibility to the experience and personal branding you say you have.