"experience of"

[Sebastian1]

According to the "Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary":

"The correct preposition to use after experience is of" but I heve found that it is very common "experience in".

Is it wrong to write "Extensive experience in sales"?

Thank you in advance for your comments.

Sebastian1

 

[fighting spirit]

Experience in - the knowledge and skill you have gained through doing something
*a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress

Experience of - an event or activity that affects you in some way

*my first experience of living alone

 

[bertietheblue]

According to the "Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary":

"The correct preposition to use after experience is of" but I heve found that it is very common "experience in".

Is it wrong to write "Extensive experience in sales"? Yeah, this is perfectly correct. Perhaps - but note I'm not certain - it has come into use as a short way of saying 'in the field/area of ...'

Thank you in advance for your comments.

Sebastian1

Bertie

 

[Tdol]

And we also say 'experienced in'.

 

[Sebastian1]

Thanks you for your help!

Sebastian1