German Phrase
Welche Berufserfahrung hast du?
Meaning
Literally, 'Which work experience do you have?' It asks the listener to describe the type, length, or relevance of their professional background. The question is open‑ended, inviting the speaker to give details about previous jobs, internships, or projects.
When to use
Use this sentence in a job interview, networking event, or any situation where you need to assess someone's qualifications. It works well in informal settings (du) but can be adapted to the formal Sie form for more formal interviews.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WelcheBerufserfahrunghastdu?
Welche (interrogative determiner)
Used to ask 'which' or 'what kind of' and agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun that follows.
Berufserfahrung (noun, feminine)
A compound noun meaning 'work experience'; it is feminine (die Berufserfahrung) and takes the accusative case here.
hast (2nd person singular of haben)
The verb 'haben' conjugated for 'du'; in questions the verb precedes the subject.
du (personal pronoun)
The informal second‑person singular pronoun, placed after the verb in yes/no and wh‑questions.
🗨In Conversation
Welche Berufserfahrung hast du?
What work experience do you have?
Ich habe zwei Jahre als Marketing‑Assistentin bei einer mittelständischen Firma gearbeitet und ein Praktikum im Bereich Social Media gemacht.
I have worked two years as a marketing assistant at a mid‑size company and did an internship in social media.
✕Common Mistakes
Hast du welche Berufserfahrung?
In German questions the verb must come before the subject; the correct order is 'Welche Berufserfahrung hast du?'
Welche Berufserfahrung hast du denn?
Adding 'denn' is acceptable in casual speech but can sound overly informal in a professional interview.
Welche Berufserfahrungen hast du?
Both singular and plural are possible, but the singular 'Berufserfahrung' is the standard phrase when asking generally.
↔Alternatives
Was für Berufserfahrung bringst du mit?
What kind of work experience do you bring with you?
Welche Erfahrungen hast du in deinem Beruf?
What experience do you have in your profession?
Kannst du deine Berufserfahrung kurz zusammenfassen?
Can you briefly summarize your work experience?
Cultural Tip
In German interviews, brevity and concrete numbers are valued. Mention the number of years, the sector, and any specific achievements. If you’re using the formal Sie form, change the sentence to 'Welche Berufserfahrung haben Sie?'. Also, avoid overly casual language; keep the tone professional yet personable.