How do you say “hands-on experience” with this technology to an interviewer?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Generally, I would tell an interviewer that I have "hands-on experience" with this technology, by which I mean that my experience in this field is very limited, but quite efficient and knowledgeable.

I've had this feeling that quoting it this way does not give the correct message. It does not clearly explain the "efficient and knowledgeable" part. So how do I say it? Is there a one-word expression for it, or is there any better statement to express this?

manpreet 3 years ago

Just say "hands-on experience". It's common parlance in the work world. Everyone will know what it means: "I've worked with this technology". Then you give some (two or three) examples of your hands-on experience.

I don't know what you mean by "my experience in this field is very limited but quite efficient and knowledgeable". First, experience cannot be reasonably described as "efficient and knowledgeable". You can describe yourself as an "efficient and knowledgeable" worker. But saying that your experience is limited seems to contradict your statement that you are "knowledgeable".

The best thing to do is prepare a statement that makes all your points in as few words as necessary to get them across to the interviewer. Don't force the interviewer to guess at what you mean. Say it clearly and directly without being too boastful or modest.